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Project Manager

Synectics Inc.
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, direction, and support to project teams, superintendents, and field personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration, mentorship, open communication, and accountability.
  • Oversee all phases of construction, from preconstruction planning through final turnover and warranty, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and established quality control standards.
  • Establish clear expectations, monitor project performance, and hold teams and trade partners accountable for meeting commitments, achieving milestones, and delivering results.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and development partners to proactively resolve design and construction challenges, mitigate risks, and maintain project momentum.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication, providing timely updates, addressing concerns, and building strong working relationships.
  • Maintain disciplined oversight of project financials, including budgets, commitments, change orders, invoices, pay applications, and cost forecasts, ensuring accurate reporting and proactive management of financial risks.
  • Drive consistency and continuous improvement in project scheduling, documentation, communication, and execution through the implementation and enforcement of established company processes and best practices.
  • Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions and decisions, prioritizing transparency, ethical practices, and long-term project and company success.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction projects, with a strong preference for ground-up multifamily residential construction.
  • Comprehensive understanding of construction methods, materials, building systems, and sequencing, including site development, structural systems, MEP coordination, building envelopes, and interior finishes.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold project teams and trade partners accountable while fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, maintain project momentum, and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple large-scale construction projects, including oversight of project budgets, schedules, subcontractor performance, and field operations.
  • Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Procore or similar project management platforms preferred.
  • Demonstrates integrity, humility, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic, consistently treating others with professionalism and respect.
  • Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and applicable building codes, with a demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe, compliant, and well-managed jobsites.

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000

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