Project Manager

Story Construction • Full-time • Ames, Iowa, United States • 8m ago

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our project management leadership team! Project Managers are responsible for contract administration and the safe completion of construction projects within the budget, on schedule, with quality, and to the customer’s satisfaction. In this position, you will be a leader in creating a positive environment that supports continuous learning and improvement and ensures the safe and productive completion of work. The Project Manager typically reports to the Operations Manager and oversees a small project team.

Summary of Duties:

Supervisory

Increases the effectiveness of the project management team and field staff.
Acts as a leader in creating a positive environment that supports continuous improvement and ensures
work is being put in place in a safe and productive manner.
Assists the Superintendent and project team in their professional development through mentoring,
teaching, training, coaching, and completion of periodic performance reviews.

Preconstruction Phase

Provide proactive input during design to achieve cost management
Advise on how design decisions affect cost and schedule
Evaluate design for constructability
Lead and manage preparation of the following types of conceptual construction cost estimates: Program Cost Analysis, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Building System Cost Analysis and Evaluation
Conduct value engineering and/or cost reduction studies
Develop Bid Package Index and assign scope-of-work responsibility
Prepare Preliminary Project Schedule for inclusion in specifications
Review & edit General Conditions Specifications
Solicit construction industry interest in the project (bid solicitation)
Develop positive working relationships with Owner staff and Design team

Construction Phase

Provide leadership and supervision for project administrative duties
Facilitate monthly progress meetings with the owner, designer, and contractors
Supervise and/or perform Project Engineering duties such as payment applications, submittals, RFI’s, and change orders
Lead the development and preparation of the construction schedule
Provide monthly construction updates at monthly Owner meetings as required
Facilitate resolution of construction issues in a positive, proactive manner

Qualifications:

4-year technical degree, a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related study preferred.
7+ years of construction management experience required; Commercial construction experience preferred.
Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment

Travel: Occasional out-of-town and overnight travel expected. May be assigned to multiple jobsites simultaneously, travel to and from jobsites may be frequent.

Benefits:

Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid time off, including paid holidays
Company 401K plan with company match
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
Company work vehicle and cell phone
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Primarily work out of the corporate office; however, may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards when visited the jobsite. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind, and dust. May be expected to carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue.

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.

Related Jobs

Project Manager - Electrical

Baker Group • Full-time • Ankeny, IA • 2w ago

Construction Project Management

PURPOSE Create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group mission statement with employees, internal and external customers. Under limited supervision, manages and administers the construction and delivery...

2w ago

Apply

Assistant Project Manager - Industrial

Story Construction • Full-time • Ames, Iowa, United States • 1m ago

Construction Project Management

1m ago

Apply

Superintendent - Water Treatment Plants

Story Construction • Full-time • Ames, Iowa, United States • 2w ago

Construction Management Superintendent

We are a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Builder serving our local Ames and central Iowa Commercial and Industrial Markets. At Story Construction, we're more than just a construction company - we're...

2w ago

Apply

Automatic Door Technician - Technology

Baker Group • Full-time • Ankeny, IA • 3w ago

Construction Installation & Maintenance

PURPOSE The Automatic Door Technician is responsible for the installation, commissioning and servicing of automatic door systems. This role is essential in integrating automated access solutions by collaborating with ge...

3w ago

Apply

Superintendent I

Dean Snyder Construction • Ankeny, IA • 4w ago

Construction Management Superintendent

Job Summary: Position is responsible for directing the activities of construction crews and for supervising construction projects on a daily basis. Duties include: initiating, carrying out, monitoring, and assigning wo...

4w ago

Apply

General Application

Story Construction • Full-time • Ames, Iowa, United States • 7m ago

Construction

We are a 100% employee-owned commercial and industrial general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ow...

7m ago

Apply

Project Engineer - Intern

Dean Snyder Construction • Ankeny, IA • 6d ago

Engineering

Job Summary: The Project Engineer Intern will play a pivotal role in our construction projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience in both field and office environments. This internship provides an opportunity to work...

6d ago

Apply

Accounts Payable

Story Construction • Full-time • Ames, Iowa, United States • 1w ago

Finance & Accounting

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder with offices in Ames, IA and Sioux City, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you'll have the opportunity to j...

1w ago

Apply

Detailer - Mechanical

Baker Group • Full-time • Ankeny, IA • 1w ago

Manufacturing

PURPOSE The Mechanical BIM/VDC Detailer will develop 3D models, partnering with the construction team to coordinate and clash model content. Using the coordinated model, the BIM/VDC Detailer will produce spool, coordinat...

1w ago

Apply

Warehouse and Facilities Associate

Baker Group • Full-time • Ankeny, IA • 2w ago

Loading & Stocking Warehouse

PURPOSE The Warehouse and Facilities Associate is responsible for the accurate and timely shipping and receiving of materials while also supporting general facility maintenance and basic office support needs. The positio...

2w ago

Apply