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 what's 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