Project Controls Manager

Written By Kareem Hanna

Hiring a Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for actively managing project risk while collaborating with project teams. The Project Controls Manager closely monitors project cost, progress, scheduling, and quality including scopes of work and forecast completion. The ideal candidate is open to relocating for future project needs.


This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday.

Location Des Moines, IA (On-site)

What You’ll Do

  • Manage and monitor compliance with project scheduling, quality control, and reporting requirements

  • Create, monitor, and manage project financials and cost reporting

  • Ensure project schedule is updated weekly; identify and address long lead items; discuss with project leadership as needed

  • Review schedule updates and status, cost updates, and cost projections with project teams

  • Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope; coordinate and communicate with applicable project team members

  • Collaborate with project team to implement and monitor compliance of the project quality control plan and related programs

  • Assess and monitor established workflows and/or systems to ensure maximum utilization across platforms; identify and initiate process enhancements

  • Attend and lead regular project meetings

  • Assist with pre construction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, detect constructability issues)

  • Partner with project team to implement and execute project goals

  • Foster and maintain positive working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process

  • Identify and approve value engineering and scope reduction opportunities within delegated authority


What We're Looking For

Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in construction project management, project scheduling, or cost controls

  • LEAN principles experience is a plus

  • An industry related bachelor's degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills:

  • Project management and analytical skills

  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

  • Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Organized and a high attention to detail

  • Strong relationship building skills

Technology:

  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

  • Experience with industry-related software such as Bluebeam and Procore

  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire


What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay

  • 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.

Kareem Hanna