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Payer Contracting Manager

Nevada, IA ยท On-site +1

$59.50 - $91.84/hr

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How much do healthcare contracting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare contracting in Iowa is $65,085.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,946.00 and $77,342.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is healthcare contracting?

A Healthcare Contracting job involves negotiating, managing, and overseeing agreements between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other healthcare entities. Professionals in this role ensure contracts comply with regulations, support cost-effective care, and align with organizational goals. They analyze pricing structures, monitor contract performance, and facilitate relationships between stakeholders. This position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to navigate the complexities of healthcare agreements.

What are some common challenges faced in healthcare contracting?

One of the main challenges in Healthcare Contracting is navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare regulations and payer requirements, which can make crafting compliant and mutually beneficial agreements complex. Professionals often work with multiple departments and external partners, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills to address diverse stakeholder interests. Managing deadlines, ensuring contract accuracy, and staying updated on legal changes are daily aspects of the job. Successfully handling these challenges helps organizations maintain strong provider relationships, optimize revenue, and avoid costly compliance issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in healthcare contracting?

To excel in Healthcare Contracting, candidates typically need a solid understanding of healthcare regulations, contract negotiation, and legal compliance, often supported by a degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management software, database systems, and knowledge of government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid are frequently required, and certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM) are advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure contracts are legally sound, financially beneficial, and align with organizational objectives in a complex regulatory environment.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Healthcare Contracting jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Healthcare Contracting job openings:

Infographic showing various Healthcare Contracting job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,085 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

Healthcare Construction Superintendent II

3G Companies

Cedar Rapids, IA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Who you are:


If you are an experienced healthcare construction superintendent who enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and appreciates a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.


Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

  1. We Live the Graham Mentality
  2. We Never Compromise Our Reputation
  3. We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
  4. We Are Professional
  5. We Are ALL Committed to Safety.


Hear more from our employees.


A day in the life of a superintendent at Graham Construction, a 3G Company: A superintendent will work on a construction site to lead trade partners, suppliers, and internal manpower to safely build clients’ desired spaces. This is a position that focuses on building and maintaining relationships internally and externally to complete commercial construction projects on schedule and within budget.



JOB TITLE: Superintendent II

(Superintendent I and Senior Superintendent Positions also available)

REPORTS TO: Field Operations Leader


PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to solely lead medium to large projects and complex healthcare construction project(s) while always ensuring the project is completed on time and aligned with the budget.


What you’ll do:


  • Collaborates with trade partners, field and office staff on a daily basis to complete construction projects on schedule
  • Manages the work of trade partners per contract
  • Ensures local, state, and national building codes are followed
  • Enforce Graham and OSHA safety requirements
  • Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, trade partners, and industry representatives to help secure repetitive business
  • Construct buildings per plans and specs
  • Complete all daily, weekly, and monthly reports
  • Manage and mentor carpenters, laborers, field engineers, and interns
  • Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, Outlook, and Excel
  • Plan and manage schedule with a six-week look ahead
  • Attend and contribute to pull sessions and other preconstruction activities
  • Make decisions and commitments regarding the best interest of Graham Construction
  • Enforce Graham quality standards per Graham core processes
  • Collaborate with project managers to manage budget, labor, and cost codes
  • All other duties as assigned


What knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll bring:


  • Bachelor’s degree in management or related degree + 5 years of commercial construction experience or equivalent commercial construction field experience
  • Demonstrated ability to build commercial and healthcare construction projects
  • Use project management and scheduling software effectively.
  • Great verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build per construction drawings
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary


 Legal Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass post-offer employment testing
  • Ability to pass a post-offer drug test
  • Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
  • Must be able to work in a noisy environment
  • Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
  • Ability to work within one of Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s operational areas as assigned (Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin). Average travel time of 2-5 hours from Cedar Rapids metro. 


 What benefits you’ll enjoy:

  • 401K with a 6% immediate vesting match
  • Personalized growth opportunities
  • Two healthcare plans to choose from
  • Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off 
  • 9 Company holidays annually
  • Generous travel policy (must meet eligibility requirements) 


Note - This is a field-based position and will not be an in-office role


More about Graham Construction, a 3G Company: John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.