Construction Project Manager

Heartland Companies • Full-time • Des Moines, IA, US • $65k - $75k / year • 5h ago

Heartland was founded on hardworking Midwestern values. Our first day of business was March 19, 2002. We added our door and hardware services in 2007 and window treatments & specialty projects division in 2009. We became an ESOP in 2021. Although we have grown to become one of Iowa's premier finishing subcontractors, our team is committed to our customer’s satisfaction. Our goal is to not only meet their expectations, but to exceed them whenever possible. We believe that quality is essential to a successful project. Materials, workmanship, and documentation must meet a high standard that guarantees the integrity of the finished project. Reliability and honesty in communications, accounting, scheduling, and relationships is the standard. Our ethics don’t bend because of situational changes. Excellent service is core to Heartland’s beliefs. We adhere to professional standards in all of our dealings with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and employees. We believe in working smart, maintaining personal commitment, and delivering what we promise.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team. The Heartland Companies wants to engage someone who desires to grow within a competitive atmosphere where they can meet professional and personal growth opportunities. Self-starters with great work ethic are an ideal candidate. Duties will include managing the interior finishing on commercial construction projects. Great communication skills and a sense of urgency are a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Communicate clearly with internal & external teams, set & meet deadlines
Work in a team environment to have safe, efficient, and profitable projects
Build relationships with customers to become their vendor of choice
Promote the company and represent Heartland Finishes professionally.
Ask for help when needed and support team success.
Be proactive, organized, innovative, and committed to learning.
Look for ways to add value to the customer and be their vendor or choice, build relationships
Be willing to do whatever it takes to be successful on the project
Track and document Heartland job production results
Create Submittal packages, log and track progress, and distribute for appropriate action
Attend and participate in jobsite specific meetings
Project accurate monthly job costs for work-in-progress reports
Maintain accountability for job financial performance, including gross margin relative to estimate, timely billing, and proactive identification of cost or scope risks.
Provide feedback on estimating accuracy and project outcomes to support continuous improvement.
Identify, price, document, and pursue all change orders in a consistent and timely manner; ensure no material scope changes proceed without proper authorization when possible.
Assist accounting department with collection of past due accounts based on aged receivables report under the guidance of the A/R Manager
Coordinate material procurement, lead times, and deliveries to support project schedules and minimize delays.
Communicate schedule impacts or risks to internal teams and customers proactively.
Coordinate project closeout activities including punch lists, final billing, documentation, and post-project review to improve future estimating accuracy.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Business, or equivalent construction experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate
Strong organization and planning skills
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Computer proficiency (MS Office, Bluebeam, Plexxis)
Ability to visualize 3D from a set of 2D plans
Ability to read and understand construction documents and specifications
Knowledge of general construction practices and products
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel

Personal Attributes

Must be able to complete work duties as assigned
Must be able to handle high levels of stress
Ability to anticipate, diagnose and solve problems
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
Ability to manage behavior professionally when dealing with difficult people or situations
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Company truck
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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