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Senior Project Manager – Traveling

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2025

Are you an experienced Project Manager in the commercial construction industry? The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our Commercial business unit as a traveler! This role is responsible for safely and 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 a single large-sized project. They will demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others, and building high morale and commitment. 

 

*Must be willing to travel nationally based on the needs of the business and projects

 

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and oversee complex construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
  • Provide leadership and management direction to project teams. Foster a collaborative team environment; manage team performance and ensure adherence to project goals and company policy.
  • Identify and assess project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors
  • Lead client and stakeholder communication, manage expectations and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. 
  • Collaborate with and manage partnership with architects, engineers and other key project team entities/stakeholders
  • Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules; manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials
  • Prepare and manage project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as needed, initiate changes to ensure adherence
  • Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
  • Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
  • Manage project budget, project expenses, and ensure projects are completed within allocated funds. Prepare financial reports and monthly forecasts.
  • Implement quality control and quality assurance program and measures to ensure project meets and exceeds required standards and identify areas for improvement
  • 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 and 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
  • Foster positive relationships with both internal and external parties
  • Develop and mentor team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, delegate job assignments, establish team member goals, and recommend promotions

 

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience:
    • 10 years of construction experience working in construction as a Project Manager or in a similar role
    • Commercial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC) is required
    • Experience leading, developing, and mentoring a team
    • An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
    • Experience in senior living, student housing, hospitality, condominium, and/or other lived in product type construction is desired
  • Skills:
    • Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge 
    • Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship building skills
    • Excellent verbal and written communication 
    • Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
    • Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution 
    • Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative 
    • Adaptable to meet needs of the business and the client
    • Detail-oriented and highly organized
    • Strong negotiation skills
  • Technology:
    • Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus
    • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
    • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

 

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. 

 

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

 

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable ​state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.  

 

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