Construction Project Manager

Independent brokerage in Des Moines serving clients in many industries and sizes.

Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of Our Client's growing facilities footprint. This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. This role will also monitor and present project updates to the executive committee, stakeholders, clients, or project teams. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in developing and overseeing project plans and is accountable for ensuring the objectives of the project are achieved.

Duties:

• Collaborate with corporate real estate partners to identify potential office locations and conduct site surveys.
• Partner with legal and finance on lease contract negotiation.
• Create and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate design, architecture, construction, finishing, space planning, and layout; manage vendors and service providers in addition to local leadership.
• Monitor project progress and anticipated total spending against budget and ROI.
• Identify and anticipate risks and issues; facilitate resolution, mitigation, and appropriate escalation.
• Identify all stakeholders impacted by the project, managing their expectations and project involvement as needed.
• Ensure quality standards are defined, monitored, and met throughout the project.
• Ensure all key stakeholders are kept informed of project issues, obstacles, and progress, including status reporting.
• Coordinate with other Client divisions such as IT, Marketing, and Talent & Culture to manage the scope of projects.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or related experience in Project Management.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a project manager.