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.
