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Project Manager I

Des Moines, Iowa

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OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager I at Weitz, you’ll help build lasting structures and strong partnerships, ensuring clients receive premier results every time. At the forefront you will ensure safe and successful management of the build from concept to completion, with quality, schedule, and budget delivered as promised.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Level: Mid-level
  • Work Location: On-Site
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SUCCESS PROFILE

What makes a successful Project Manager I? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you are the right fit.

  • Adaptable
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Leadership
  • Responsible
Core Values

CULTURE

For over 170 years, we've shaped skylines and communities with a foundation rooted in safety, trust, resilience, and peope-first values. Weitz is a place where you belong, your contributions are visible, your impact is real, and your work truly matters.

CAREER PATH

At The Weitz Company, a Project Manager's career path is designed to foster growth, leadership, and expertise in the construction industry. Starting from an internship, individuals can progress through various roles, each offering unique responsibilities and opportunities for advancement. Here's a possible career trajectory:

  • Project Engineer

  • Assistant Project Manager

  • Project Manager

  • Senior Project Manager

  • Project Executive

I ensure project goals are met while developing the next generation of Project Managers. Every day is different, but there is always an emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and finding solutions to daily challenges.

Jen Herrera
Project Manager

BENEFITS

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  • Paid Time Off

  • Medical Programs - Best In Class National Provider Network

  • 401K, Bonus Plan

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • EAP & Mental Health Support

  • Employee Referral Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management Full-Time

The Weitz Group LLC (West Des Moines, IA) is seeking Project Managers I (multiple openings) to assist in profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities related to assigned projects. The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, and five years’ experience in performing construction project management, or in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience, the employer will accept a Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field and three years’ experience in performing construction project management.


The experience must include:

  • Ground-up and renovation
  • Scheduling subcontractors as well as serving as an owner liaison
  • Project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, or P6)
  • Risk management plan development and financial risk management
  • Creating preliminary schedules, determining bid strategy and solicitation, detecting potential constructability issues, leading transition to operations, and managing buyout process
  • Personnel management
  • Supervising and managing RFIs, submittals and shop drawings, procurement, and owner training
  • Telecommute Benefit: May work from home, if needed.  Interested applicants should apply at https://careers.weitz.com/ using keywords “Project Manager I.”


Telecommute Benefit: May work from home, if needed.  


Interested applicants should apply at https://careers.weitz.com/ using keywords “Project Manager I".

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