Senior Project Manager jobs-in Des Moines,IA,US

Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager with 7+ years of true commercial general contracting experience to join a growing commercial construction team in the Des Moines metro area.

This is a leadership-level opportunity for a construction professional capable of independently managing complex commercial projects, driving project profitability, leading teams, managing owner relationships, and resolving issues proactively. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in steel-frame construction, preferably including multifamily and large-scale commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Serve as the primary champion for project execution, profitability, schedule, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead project turnover from estimating and preconstruction into field operations.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive project management plans covering scope, procurement, schedule, financial controls, quality, safety, environmental requirements, and risk.
• Partner with Project Superintendents to establish project execution strategies, manpower requirements, equipment utilization, material procurement, and construction means and methods.
• Develop, manage, and monitor CPM schedules while proactively identifying and mitigating delays.
• Oversee project budgets, cost controls, monthly projections, billings, collections, cash flow, and profitability.
• Review, negotiate, and execute contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, supplements, and cost-control adjustments.
• Identify potential claims, quantify impacts, and lead timely resolution.
• Participate in estimating, bidding, constructability reviews, business development, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers, Project Managers, and project team members.
• Manage project closeout, punch lists, warranty requirements, and final documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive commercial general contracting/project management experience.
• Experience leading commercial construction projects of approximately $20M-$50M+.
• Strong experience managing projects independently from preconstruction through closeout.
• Steel-frame construction experience required.
• Multifamily construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale multifamily, commercial/mixed-use, retail/restaurant, industrial, tenant improvement, and/or historical renovation projects.
• Demonstrated experience with both ground-up construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Strong financial management, cost-control, scheduling, contract administration, and change-order experience.
• Thorough understanding of prime contracts, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, insurance requirements, lien waivers, and payment procedures.
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, materials, equipment utilization, productivity, scheduling, and cash flow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction scheduling systems.
• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, client-management, and problem-solving abilities.

Project Environment

• Projects are primarily located within a 30-mile radius of the Des Moines metro area.
• No routine overnight travel.
• Hybrid office and job-site position.
• Projects range from approximately $800K to $110M, with the primary project sweet spot around $5M-$20M.
• Approximately 50% tenant improvement and 50% ground-up construction.
• Approximately 95% of projects are steel-framed.
• Senior Project Managers typically manage 1-3 projects, depending on project size, scheduling, and sequencing.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Access to an on-site fitness facility.