Project Manager - Electrical Specialty - Traveling

Project Manager - Electrical Specialty - Traveling Des Moines, IA

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The Weitz Company

Job Title:

Project Manager - Electrical Specialty - Traveling

Job Type:

Full-Time

Date Posted:

01/10/2024

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Salary:

$Negotiated Upon Hire

Company Description:

The Weitz Company

Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States.

We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That’s why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company’s culture.

Job Description:

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is seeking a Traveling Electrical Project Manager to be located on data center construction projects. Electrical experience is required. 

The Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others and building high morale and commitment.

What You'll Do: 

  • Assist and/or prepare project schedule; maintain 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
  • Assist and/or complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments
  • Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
  • Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to 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 scope
  • Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

What We Offer: 

  • 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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 

Required Experience:

What We're Looking For:

  • Education: industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of construction project management experience is required. LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable. OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire. Data center experience is preferred. Experience in managing E&I self-perform work is preferred. Electrical experience is required. 
  • Skills: 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.
  • Technology: 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. Training will be provided on company standards.