Locum Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Iowa

Overview

Responsible for a broad spectrum of duties, covering all aspects of project management, including project planning, cost management, cost estimating, forecasting, time/labor management, quality management, contract administration, and safety management. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of project management are successfully completed. Manages overall project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project specific estimating, submittal/RFI procurement, document control, constructability resolutions, aspects of project accounting, project specific purchasing and safety, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage project estimating, submittals, RFI procurement, and track production progress.
• Optimize resource allocation, including labor, materials, and equipment, while ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and maintain effective communication with clients, field staff, and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate and timely requisitions, change orders, and project budgets in collaboration with the billing team.
• Conduct regular site inspections, monitor project progress, and hold status meetings with field teams.
• Identify constructability issues, propose solutions, and update project work plans as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety and document controls, both in the office and on-site.
• Occasionally travel to support regional projects, contributing to organizational growth.
• Maintains a complete understanding of the current status of the assigned project and organization, contributing to the growth and success of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• High degree of Division 6, 10, 12, 32 construction knowledge and analytical skills preferred.
• Strong ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.
• Robust experience with project planning, forecasting and cost Estimating.
• Proficiency with PC and software, including Microsoft Office, Digital Takeoff programs, Bluebeam, Onscreen Takeoff, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Timberline.
• A strong understanding of the critical importance of project safety.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and schedule and make logical decisions based on new information.
• Ability to work and contribute in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to wear multiple hats (PM/APM/Asst. Est./Asst. BIM, etc.)
• Ability to travel to other regions as needed. 

Working Conditions

General office working conditions with some exposure and time on the physical job site and/or in the construction trailer. Job site walking. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level and spend additional time on the physical job site or construction trailer. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Liberty provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Liberty will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Liberty, or anyone working on behalf of Liberty.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME