Commercial Construction Project Manager - DIRECT HIRE FTE

PERMANENT POSITION: COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Project Manager / Construction Project Engineer / Commercial Construction Project Manager  

IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW!

LOCATION: Des Moines, IA / HYBRID IN OFFICE / EACH WEEK ** NO 100% remote must be able to drive onsite to the office weekly ! 

SALARY / DOE: up to $135K base + BONUS . Prefer experience.

*** For confidential consideration, please message CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn.

Why Join? ELEVATED MORE COMPLEX project position offers the chance to work a diverse & complex portfolio of commercial projects.

Looking for

• General Commercial Construction experience, Managing subcontractors for commercial Vertical large projects.  

• Must have Detailed Cost Estimation End to End projects.  

• Must have Vendor, contractor experience to coordinate w/ architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors. External relationship building is key. 

• Mix of technical construction knowledge, project coordination experience, and the ability to work effectively w/design professionals, and subcontractors. 

What You Will Do?

• Use Construction Commercial tools such as SmartSheets & MS Project. Adept at Construction Project Management. Manage costs & budget. 

• Manage and support commercial construction and development projects from kickoff through completion of engineering and build process.  

• Review & OWN all construction project documentation including project plans, specifications, contracts, and other relative & potential construction documentation

• Monitor contracts, schedules, budgets, site progress, and overall project performance. Own the project progress.  

• Understanding of construction safety & quality. Conduct site visits to inspect quality, & compliance with safety standards

• Assist with bidding, contractor selection, procurement, and preconstruction planning

• Identify project risks

• Status updates and communicate progress project stakeholders efficiently

• Manage project details in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations

MUST HAVE Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required

• PE license is a huge +

• 4–10 years of experience in construction, project engineering, or project management

• Experience from preconstruction design initiation through close.  

• Strong construction processes, safety, vendors, materials, regulations

• Ability to read and interpret COMMERCIAL blueprints, specifications, and technical documents

• Must be HIGHLY organized, HIGHLY communicative, and STRONG problem-solving skills. 

If you know of anyone who you would recommend for this opportunity or others, referral bonuses paid upon placement! up to $135K plus a bonus . For immediate, confidential consideration on this Direct Hire position please call Carrie Danger, SVP at My Direct Office #: 515-259-6087, or e-mail resume confidentially to Carrie Danger – email address on my LinkedIN Profile.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering,

• 4 to 10 years of experience in construction project engineering, project management

• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial construction projects from preconstruction and design development through final

• Working knowledge of construction methods, cost controls, building materials, vendor coordination, safety practices, and regulatory standards.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents with standards

• PE licensure is preferred but not required.

Compensation

$115,000.00-$135,000.00 Yearly

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