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How much do legal project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal project manager in Iowa is $118,993.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,100.00 and $149,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal project manager?

A Legal Project Manager is a professional who oversees and coordinates legal projects within law firms or corporate legal departments. Their role involves planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards. Legal Project Managers work closely with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, manage resources, and streamline legal processes. They apply project management principles to legal work to improve efficiency and client satisfaction. This role is increasingly important as legal services become more complex and clients demand greater accountability and transparency.

What is the difference between Legal Project Manager vs Legal Assistant?

AspectLegal Project ManagerLegal Assistant
CredentialsLegal or project management certifications often preferredParalegal certification or legal studies
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, legal consultingLaw firms, legal departments, courts
ResponsibilitiesManaging legal projects, coordinating teams, overseeing deadlinesPreparing legal documents, scheduling, client communication

The Legal Project Manager focuses on overseeing legal projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring deadlines are met, often requiring project management skills and certifications. In contrast, a Legal Assistant provides administrative support, prepares documents, and assists attorneys with daily tasks. Both roles are essential in legal settings but differ in scope, responsibilities, and required credentials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal project manager?

To thrive as a Legal Project Manager, you need a strong knowledge of legal processes, project management principles, and ideally a relevant degree or certification such as PMP or Prince2. Familiarity with legal technology tools (like document management systems, e-billing, and workflow software) and experience using project management platforms are commonly required. Outstanding communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills help set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for delivering legal projects efficiently, ensuring compliance, and aligning legal outcomes with business goals.

How does a legal project manager typically collaborate with attorneys and other stakeholders during complex legal matters?

A Legal Project Manager works closely with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to ensure that legal projects are delivered on time and within budget. They facilitate communication among team members, coordinate tasks, and monitor project progress using specialized legal project management tools. Collaboration often involves regular status meetings, setting clear milestones, and proactively addressing potential bottlenecks or risks. This role helps streamline workflows and ensures that all stakeholders are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

What is a legal project manager?

A legal project manager is an expert in project management specializing in the legal field by overseeing an organization’s legal functions. It’s your job to provide legal advice for your company often times working with a legal team. Your typical duties involve researching legislative issues, advising your company on their legal rights, and monitoring all business operations to ensure they meet regulations. Another common responsibility is to take part as the main negotiator in all business transactions.

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Infographic showing various Legal Project Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,993 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Senior Project Manager - Construction

William Charles Construction, LLC

Davenport, IA • On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Overview:

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is hiring for a Senior Project Manager for new work in New Albany, IN! 

The Senior Project Manager is a leadership position and will manage the financial and business aspects of William Charles Construction Infrastructure group. This position provides leadership and responsibility for both technical and administrative positions that will involve short and long term planning. Responsible for establishing and managing the business units' goals and objectives.

The Senior Project Manager will have the lead role to interface with assigned Construction Project Leaders and for all aspects of the projects from initial budgeting, planning and development. Utilization of the Construction Department policies and procedures and Project Controls requirements to plan, organize, monitor, control and report status progress. The Senior Project Manager is directly responsible for the financial P&L within the department's operations.

This role will be based in New Albany, onsite, with the needed ability to travel to projects as needed.

Company Overview:

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

William Charles Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the oversight, assignment, training, and development of CE&I – Project Managers
  • Approve PTO for direct reports
  • Ensure Job and Budget Set-ups are completed with assistance of estimating and project manager
  • Review Bids and Contract Documents during the project bidding and negotiations
  • Collaborate with Directors for the assignment of resources to new projects
  • Review financial Reports weekly for all active projects
  • Ensure Weekly Project review meetings are scheduled and held with project teams, and correct information is being presented and reported, including explanation of variances
  • Assist and approve, as needed with Purchasing to get P.O.’s and Subcontracts Executed
  • Assist as needed with Legal for Contract Reviews
  • Ensure Pay Applications (Billing sheets) are processed in a timely manner and review before submittal by Project Managers
  • Review and approve Change Orders before Project Managers Submit to Clients
  • Review and sign off on Monthly Projections, CCR Logs, Risk Matrices, and Stretch Goals with Project Teams
  • Assemble weekly executive project notes and review with Director of Operations
  • Attend monthly customer meetings as necessary
  • Perform quarterly and year end reviews with direct deports
  • Assist with Business Development as requested
  • Assist with Process/Procedure Development as needed
  • Complete a minimum of two (2) on-site Safety Reports a month
  • Audit Project Procore sites once per month, or as needed, to assure information meets requirements and is up to date
Qualifications:
  • Construction Management degree or similar. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 10 Years of experience in construction (or approved comparable experience) required
  • Experience in Agency Infrastructure Projects with an emphasis on structures and concrete paving are a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Project Management training or certification (PMP or similar)
  • Strong understanding of the Project Management Process
  • Strong Interpersonal skills for managing team and external clients
  • Knowledge of Project/Quality Management Systems and Software (Procore, Project Team, MS Projects, MS Teams)

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $175,000 - $200,000 /year, commensurate with experience
  • Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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