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Construction Project Manager

Job in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50265, USA
Listing for: The Samuels Group, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At The Samuels Group, we recognize our employees are our most valuable resource. We are builders of structures and builders of long-lasting relationships.

Our accomplishments must always be measured by a strong team of employees, their safety, and an unrivaled level of client satisfaction. We encourage and foster a work environment that embraces communication, respect and recognition.

Within this environment, The Samuels Group employees flourish, taking projects to the next  addition to offering a history of quality, The Samuels Group provides a passionate, energetic, and dynamic supportive culture where employees can continue to grow.

Position Summary

Demonstrated experience in managing project teams successfully through pre-construction and construction process. Creates and manages the project budget and schedule and has comprehensive knowledge in the day-to-day execution for assigned projects including managing, coordinating, controlling, supervising all personnel including subcontractors to ensure the highest standards of ethical conduct. In conjunction with the Superintendent, leads the project team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position.

These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Other duties may be required or assigned.

Business Development
  • Participates in the marketing effort by making initial contacts, maintaining a network of possible clients and project leads.
  • Participates in presentation and proposal preparations incorporating project management principles into the process.
  • Generates schedules for proposed projects, in conjunction with field operations, that accurately reflect the project time to complete, and critical issues of the future project team.
Client Loyalty
  • Understands and communicates owner’s financial goals for the project.

    Manages owner’s expectations with regard to the project.
Safety
  • Ensures job safety requirements are communicated to all trade contractors.

    Zero Injury.
  • Observes and reports safety hazards at the jobsite to the project Superintendent.
Planning
  • Assists the region’s senior management to develop the rapport between The Samuels Group and the owner.
  • Reviews the plans and specifications for constructability and cost feasibility, advise project team of issues and deficiencies.
  • Assists Estimating Department, for their assigned projects, during trade contract bidding process including preparation of bid packages, scope of work and list of contractors for bidding utilizing minority and woman trade contractors.

    Reviews final estimate with project team.
  • Notifies trade contractors of and enforce minority participation when required on project.
  • Expedites project trade contractor/supplier buy-out.

    Reviews bids to ensure that all items are included, exclusions are understood, and the bid is complete and conforms to the specifications before award.

    Works with Project Administrator on trade contractor/supplier log.
  • Prepares scope of work matrix for all trade contractor/supplier contracts.

    Reviews the scope of work, schedule and performance expectations including workforce utilization goals prior to the award of the contract.
  • Assists the Superintendent in preparing and updating the detailed construction schedule.
  • Initiates and reviews closeout procedures with the project Superintendent, owner and architect before trade contractor work starts.

    Zero Punchlist.
Results
  • Prepares all project cost codes, budgets, cash flow reports and production units for the project.

    Confirms that total cost budgets, with contingencies, tie to the project contract amount.
  • Reviews shop drawings, RFI’s and ASI’s (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements.
  • Prepares letters of intent with trade contractors.

    Manages the trade contract process and all clarification or change issues.
  • Ensures a timely submittal process, review and execution of project changes by the owner and trade contractors.
  • Understands all the plans, specifications and details through the project duration.
  • Leads the weekly site progress meetings held with the owner, architect and key trade contractors.
  • Prepares and reviews for accuracy all monthly pay…
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