Project Manager

Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will coordinate and schedule project meetings to ensure effective communication and address and resolve project-related issues promptly. You will monitor project budgets, track expenses, and provide regular budget updates. Additionally, you will be responsible for cost estimation and analysis, as well as the implementation and monitoring of quality control measures. This role requires 20-30% travel every week within a two-hour radius.

• Coordinate and schedule project meetings to ensure effective communication.
• Address and resolve project-related issues promptly.
• Monitor project budgets and track expenses.
• Provide regular budget updates.
• Conduct cost estimation and analysis.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures.

• 3-5 years of Construction Safety experience is required.
• Experience in project management, construction, and estimation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to clients.
• Ability to effectively present information.

• Civil/Excavation experience preferred.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of estimating or project management experience.
• Familiarity with construction software and technology.

The work environment includes projects on both the east and west sides of the state. Experience with trenching, sloping, fall protection, confined space, underground excavation, and installation of duct banks is beneficial. Some travel may be required a few days out of the month within a two-hour radius. Employees benefit from leading some of the largest projects within the state, 401(k) matching, an employee assistance program, 100% paid health insurance once going direct, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.