Sr. Project Manager​/Estimator

What We Offer

• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, etc.)
• Competitive wages
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement Savings program (401(k) with employer match)
• Generous PTO program
• Paid Holidays (seven days per year)
• Bonuses

• Flexible Schedule
• Weekly Pay
• Partially Employee‑Owned / Family‑Owned
• Employee Training programs
• Opportunities for advancement

Dean Snyder Construction is a full‑service, design‑build firm specializing in commercial and food industrial construction. With offices in Iowa and Nebraska and projects spanning coast to coast, we serve a wide range of clients, from local municipalities to some of the top 100 food and beverage companies. Our expertise includes refrigerated and cold storage, process buildings, packaging systems, and infrastructure for food processing and manufacturing.

The position is responsible for managing a wide variety of construction projects and representing the company on assigned projects, working with the owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors during the project development, construction, and warranty periods. Duties include assisting in the activities of job superintendents; preparing building budgets, estimates, taking bids for materials, purchasing and expediting supplies and materials; developing and updating schedules;

processing and tracking change orders; coordinating staffing; making periodic job site visits to coordinate the activities of all work crews on assigned projects. Responsible for supporting and promoting DSC culture through effective Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA).

Supervises the duties and responsibilities of Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.

• Serve as the Account Manager for assigned clients, accounts, and projects, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team in the early stages of projects, participating in client interviews and proposal development.
• Lead project planning efforts, delegate tasks to the project team, and oversee proposal preparation.
• Develop detailed project budget estimates and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain responsibility for Profit & Loss (P&L), overseeing financial performance and ensuring profitability.
• Track job costs, review project budgets, and approve invoices, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Price all project changes and manage job costs efficiently.
• Manage multiple large‑scale projects exceeding $10 million, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Study project specifications, estimate labor‑hour requirements, and develop project schedules and phases based on resource availability, subcontractor scope, and construction methodologies.
• Provide essential project information to job superintendents, ensuring clarity on scope, objectives, and expectations before project initiation.
• Work closely with superintendents to address construction challenges, technical details, and client concerns.
• Serve as the primary liaison between owners, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring smooth project execution and issue resolution.
• Lead job site construction meetings, ensuring adequate staffing, materials, and equipment for project completion.
• Conduct periodic site inspections to oversee operations, enforce safety and quality standards, and support project teams.
• Oversee the procurement of materials and tools, ensuring timely deliveries and efficient project execution.
• Direct job superintendents in expediting purchases and tracking subcontractor and supplier payments against project budgets.
• Manage the processing and tracking of project change orders, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance.
• Prepare building budgets, estimates, and bid packages for subcontractors and materials.
• Negotiate pricing, analyze construction challenges, and recommend solutions to enhance project efficiency.
• Coordinate project close‑out and warranty requirements, ensuring seamless transitions and client satisfaction.
• Provide training, mentorship, and leadership…