Job Title: Onsite- Traveling Project Manager

Ideal candidate has 3+ years of onsite construction management either on a data center or utilities project (Project Engineer or Assistant PM will also be considered)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The role involves coordinating and scheduling project meetings to ensure effective communication, addressing and resolving project-related issues promptly, and monitoring project budgets. You will also be responsible for tracking expenses, providing regular budget updates, cost estimation and analysis, and implementing and monitoring quality control measures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule project meetings to ensure effective communication.
• Address and resolve project-related issues promptly.
• Monitor project budgets and track expenses.
• Provide regular budget updates.
• Conduct cost estimation and analysis.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures.

Essential Skills

• Construction management
• Project management
• Civil construction

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of Construction Project Management experience on Data Center projects preferred (will also take experience from heavy industrial construction)
• Strong heavy civil knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to clients.
• Ability to effectively present information.

Work Environment

Each Project Manager has their own office and access to shared workspaces for team collaboration. The work environment is laid back, fostering collaboration and resource sharing. As a family-owned company, there is a strong emphasis on culture and hiring the right person, contributing to low turnover rates. The company prides itself on being the best in the Des Moines area, with a focus on values and brand. Employees are encouraged to align with the mission and values of the organization.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant Hill, IA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

This is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Hill,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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