Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager – Des Moines, IA 50309

Company Overview

A leading commercial builder with a strong footprint in central Iowa is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee complex commercial and light-industrial projects. This organization is known for high standards of execution, a strong internal culture, and long-standing relationships with regional clients.

Position Summary

The Senior Construction Project Manager will lead full project lifecycles including preconstruction coordination, scheduling, subcontractor oversight, financial management, and project close-out. This individual will partner closely with field leadership to ensure quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial projects simultaneously from planning through turnover.
• Direct project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and schedule management.
• Develop and maintain project-specific logistics plans in coordination with field teams.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and contract compliance.
• Serve as primary point of communication for owners, architects, and consultants.
• Mentor assistant PMs and project engineers.
• Drive jobsite safety initiatives in collaboration with safety leadership.

Qualifications

Our client is ready to hire immediately! Apply online now, or send your resume and project list to aaron.herzog@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.