Heavy Highway Construction Project Manager

Our client, a well-established and expanding construction company in central Iowa, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Concrete Construction Project Manager for their highway team. This key role involves managing heavy highway and roadway construction projects, ensuring top-quality results, on-time completion, and adherence to budget.

Work model:

• On-Site

What you will be doing:

• Manage project budgets and strive to “beat the budget” for optimal cost control
• Utilize computer-aided software for project scheduling and coordination of subcontractors/vendors to maximize production and ROI
• Prepare and distribute methods of financing (MOF), manage pre-production meetings, and analyze construction plans accurately
• Review bids, estimates, and change orders, and conduct detailed job cost analyses for cost optimization
• Negotiate, prepare, and review contracts with clients/vendors, and assist in material, subcontractor, and equipment purchasing decisions
• Stay updated on local market prices, aim to improve company and crew efficiency, and manage multiple projects using computer-aided scheduling software

What you will need:

• 5+ years of heavy highway/road construction experience
• Experience managing project budgets in the field and negotiating
• Proficiency in math, communication, planning, and organization
• Strong leadership presence
• Experience working with the Iowa Department of Transportation
• Degree in construction project management or engineering is preferred

Benefits overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401k

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Marlyn Herrera at (515) 225-7000 or email Marlyn at mherrera@thepalmergroup.com.