The Weitz Company · 8 hours ago
Project Manager - Structural Steel
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Weitz Company is committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture, and they are seeking a Structural Steel Project Manager for their Supply Chain business group. This role involves overall estimating and project management for steel procurement, ensuring project schedules and budgets are maintained while coordinating with subcontractors and clients.
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Responsibilities
This position will provide overall estimating and project management for steel procurement
Responsible for accurate material quantity take-off
Develop comprehensive, detailed proposal for the projects estimated
Establish and maintain schedules with regard to both drawings and delivery
Work with customers to ensure that internal schedule is consistent with job schedule and manage schedule changes internally
Work closely with accounting to establish and manage a schedule of values for progress billing
Coordinate with steel subcontractors
Maintain project budget throughout each project, with profit and loss accountability
Identify opportunities for change orders and establish costs where applicable
Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract
Review purchase orders and specifications on new jobs to ensure the work scope is consistent with the bid
Minimize job site and schedule problems wherever possible and minimize the cost impact of potential back charges
Develop options and recommend best-value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials
Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence
Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
Ensure the project safety plan is completed and communicated to the project team and subcontractors
Assist with preconstruction efforts
Manage buy-out process
Detect constructability issues with project design
Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within the scope
Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions
Qualification
Required
Industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
At least five (5) years' of construction experience is required, including project management experience
Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully
Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful
Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager
Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Rewarding Bonus Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Fully Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Company
The Weitz Company
The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin McClain
President & CEO
Recent News
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