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Palmer Group

Heavy Highway Construction Project Manager

Palmer Group, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Our client, a well-established and expanding construction company in central Iowa, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Concrete Construction Project Manager for their highway team. This key role involves managing heavy highway and roadway construction projects, ensuring top-quality results, on-time completion, and adherence to budget.

Work model:

* On-Site

What you will be doing:

* Manage project budgets and strive to "beat the budget" for optimal cost control

* Utilize computer-aided software for project scheduling and coordination of subcontractors/vendors to maximize production and ROI

* Prepare and distribute methods of financing (MOF), manage pre-production meetings, and analyze construction plans accurately

* Review bids, estimates, and change orders, and conduct detailed job cost analyses for cost optimization

* Negotiate, prepare, and review contracts with clients/vendors, and assist in material, subcontractor, and equipment purchasing decisions

* Stay updated on local market prices, aim to improve company and crew efficiency, and manage multiple projects using computer-aided scheduling software

What you will need:

* 5+ years of heavy highway/road construction experience

* Experience managing project budgets in the field and negotiating

* Proficiency in math, communication, planning, and organization

* Strong leadership presence

* Experience working with the Iowa Department of Transportation

* Degree in construction project management or engineering is preferred

Benefits overview:

* Health, dental, and vision insurance

* PTO

* 401k

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Marlyn Herrera at

or email Marlyn at .