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Project Manager - Utility Line

IES Electrical
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026
IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, is seeking a Project Manager - Utility Line for work in Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and Iowa.

Job Summary

  • Oversee Substations, Transmission, and/or Distribution projects to meet contractual adherence.
  • Develop and manage the project budget, financial tracking, and owner billings.
  • Develop and maintain the master project schedule.
  • Coordinate construction efforts with Management and site supervision.
  • Subcontract administration to ensure subcontractors meet scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Manage material procurement to support the project schedule and budget.
  • Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
  • Responsible for Change Management.
  • Manage quality and productivity of crews and ensure efficient use of materials & equipment.
  • Interface with clients, AE representatives, and others on the project site.
  • Maintain client relationships to foster long term client satisfaction with IESCI.
  • Provide feedback to estimating.
  • Assist with adherence to the IESCI safety program.
  • Travel is required.
  • Employee must live or relocate to within NE, KS, MO, IA or SD areas as the position may be a hybrid from home or office.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management
  • Minimum 2 years experience with substations, transmission line work, or distribution work required
  • Knowledge of utility line and substation safety.
  • Proficient computer skills and experience utilizing MS Office (EXCEL/Word/Power Point/Microsoft Project).
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test, background check and MVR check.

Company Overview: IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

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