Senior Construction Manager

Company Description:

When your organization experiences changing real estate needs, SHYFT is what you need all under one roof. Our transparent, collaborative approach creates a uniquely empowering experience, whether you need owner’s rep services or comprehensive planning, design, and/or building solutions. Our partners trust and lean on us to help make the tough decisions easier, based on thorough market research, financial modeling, and the knowledgeable support of a diverse team of experts. Once you make the decision to change your space, we are there to lead you through all the decisions that follow.

Job Description:

About the job

Our purpose is to help individuals and organizations with real estate change. Our vision is to change the way projects are delivered through design-led construction. SHYFT offers traditional services through an Integrated Project Delivery model we believe allows clients to better achieve their “Why”. We’ve built a creative problem-solving culture where each team member goes beyond their traditional practice to influence projects from beginning to end. Our goal is to create: A BETTER WAY TO A BETTER SPACE.

Our team of architects, interior designers, construction managers, financial analysts, and project managers/owners’ representatives provide an unbiased and well-rounded perspective that allows our team to create custom solutions for our clients.

SHYFT is searching for a Senior Construction Manager to join our construction team in our Des Moines, Iowa office.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, preconstruction, and construction management on commercial construction project initiatives acting on behalf of the owner, coordinating the design and construction team members.
• Responsible for executive-level project oversight including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, communications, procurements, team building, and risk management.
• Communication responsibilities include documentation of project decisions and correspondence, conducting project meetings, and preparation of project status reports.
• Responsible for creating and monitoring project schedules and budgets.
• Oversee activities of vendors, subcontractors, and design professionals.
• Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and project documentation.
• Prepare Owner and vendor/subcontractor contract documentation and formal project close-out documentation.
• Develop and perform internal controls for the team assigned to a project.
• Prepare, develop, and solicit bid packages.
• Provide oversight and monitoring to less experienced team members.
• Responsible for creating and monitoring project schedules and project budgets.
• Engage in company business development initiatives in the Iowa market and other locations as assigned.

Benefits:

For this position, we offer a flexible work culture, annual salary, multiple bonus opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. A few benefit highlights include:

• Paid holidays (Total of Nine days - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Christmas)
• Paid personal time - Three weeks/year with the ability to gain additional PTO
• Annual membership dues for AIA and other professional registrations, as applicable
• Flexible technology, including hardware and software programs required to do your best work
• Company-provided parking
• Ultimate Flexible work schedule with work/life blend
• Competitive healthcare or a stipend option ($140/month for those who do not use SHYFT-provided plans)

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience
• Currently located in central Iowa
• The minimum level of education equivalent to a BA/BS degree

APPLICATION DETAILS:

We encourage qualified candidates to submit by email a resume, and cover letter to careers@shyftcollective.com.