Project Manager

Why you should join our team:

Do you want to be an employee-owner? Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 65 years of experience. At Woodruff, we focus around our mission of building the future of our families, clients and communities, while making sure our employees are home safe, every night.

We serve the regions of Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo and Spencer, and are driven by our strong Core Values:

FAMILY comes first

SERVICE to others

PURPOSE in everything we do

DEPENDABILITY to do whats right

ENJOYMENT of our work

Project Management

Ensure that project information is reviewed and documented on a consistent basis including subcontracts, purchase orders and approval of payable statements.

Document project changes and correspondence through RFI’s, submittals, ASI’s, change orders, email and mail correspondence

Monitors and control the buyout progress and monthly progress reports to ensure that financial reporting is accurate

Ensure profit objectives are met by ensuring schedules and budgets are achieved

Estimate new projects diligently and accurately

Communicate with owners and designers on upcoming potential opportunities

Field Support

Communication of long-term schedule to subcontractors and suppliers

Assist Superintendents in communicating safety requirements and project changes quickly and correctly

Monitor delivery of materials to the job sites and ensure that the complete material procurement process is being continually expedited.

Project Leadership

Support customer relationship building with owners by balancing the needs of Woodruff with the customer expectations around schedule, quality and cost

Develop a clear and complete understanding of the construction project by reviewing plans, documents and proposed cost information.

Plan ahead to work efficiently by creating a sound completion plan leading the Woodruff project team to establish priorities, schedule activities and time frames, develop clear and measurable progress benchmarks and assign responsibilities.

Produce clear and complete planning information including timely and detailed owner meeting minutes and look-ahead schedules.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma, or equivalent, required.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or related field preferred.

At least 5-7 years’ experience in the construction field, preferably in a management role.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to objectively coach employees through complex issues.

Must be able to contain confidential information.

Work well in a team environment.

Experience with Timberline a plus.

Benefits:

At Woodruff, We attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. Our firm values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive salary with project performance based bonuses

Generous health insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Dental insurance

Basic life insurance

Flexible spending account

401K retirement plan

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education

Direct payroll deposit

Employee assistance program