Project Manager - Procurement

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

From planning and design stages to on-site installation and delivery, our supply chain division provides maximum efficiency and cost savings. Its unique design-assist approach allows us to understand the project's vision early. Our complete supply chain solution provides certainty of cost, quality and schedule by delivering negotiated national pricing, pre-qualified suppliers and coordinated, responsive scheduling with construction.

The Weitz Company is seeking a Procurement Project Manager for the Supply Chain business group to be located in Des Moines, IA. Travel may be required up to a week per month. 

What You'll Do: 

• This position will provide overall estimating and project management for steel procurement
• Responsible for accurate material quantity take-off
• Develop comprehensive, detailed proposal for the projects estimated
• Establish and maintain schedules with regard to both drawings and delivery
• Work with customers to ensure that internal schedule is consistent with job schedule and manage schedule changes internally
• Work closely with accounting to establish and manage a schedule of values for progress billing
• Coordinate with steel subcontractors
• Maintain project budget throughout each project, with profit and loss accountability
• Identify opportunities for change orders and establish costs where applicable
• Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract
• Review purchase orders and specifications on new jobs to ensure the work scope is consistent with the bid
• Minimize job site and schedule problems wherever possible and minimize the cost impact of potential back charges
• Develop options and recommend best-value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials
  
• Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; 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
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure the project safety plan is completed and communicated to the project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts
• 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 the scope
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions
  

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience: At least five (5) years’ of construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully. Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.
• Skills: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.
• Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.

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 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with 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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