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Project Manager

Des Moines, IA

Posted: 03/25/2025 Job Number: 34532

Job Description

Selectek is looking for a Project Manager in the Ames, IA area.

Required:
  • Basic experience in and understanding of the electrical field
  • 3+ years of relevant construction, engineering industry or similar experience
  • Post-college field experience in project management, purchasing, submittal review, and cost control/containment
  • Mechanically minded problem solver with excellent math aptitude
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Results-oriented with the ability to manage people and tasks in a deadline driven environment
  • Exceptional critical thinking and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication with proven customer service skills to keep people and projects on task
  • Self-starter attitude, works well with limited direction
  • Computer skills such as Word, Excel, Outlook as well as the ability to utilize company’s CRM, ERP, and project management systems
Preferred:
  • Electrical technology degree or related
  • Some experience in heavy civil or mechanical type projects and/or water/wastewater industry
Job Responsibilities:
  • Conducts thorough audits of incoming orders in collaboration with the sales team, verifying the accuracy and compliance of all necessary documents to ensure a seamless transition from the sales phase to the engineering group.
  • Develops comprehensive project plans, schedules, and coordinates all phases of assigned new projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
  • Creates sales orders in company ERP system.
  • Responsible for monitoring the submittal approval process with consulting engineers, equipment procurement, and production to meet the project timeline.
  • Keeps product delivery dates updated in the company ERP and project management systems.
  • Ensures effective communication and coordination of assigned projects between ASC operations group, manufacturers, and customers.
  • Proactively identifies issues in orders and initiates corrective actions to resolve them, ensuring smooth project progression, and tracks progress through the life cycle of projects.
  • Maintains and increases positive job margin through project completion.
  • Assist project engineers with communications with consulting engineers and contractors throughout the project.

Job Order Details:
This position is responsible for coordinating all technical activities and end-to-end project management on assigned projects. Will oversee projects from design to completion.

Sponsorship: No
Pay Range: $70,000 - $110,000 annual salary
Term of assignment: Direct hire
Location of Job: Ames, IA 50010
Hours & Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30AM- 4:30PM w/ 1 hour for lunch
Work from home/remote: No
Travel: Occasional but this is an office job
Work Attire: Business Casual
Does the client require a background check and drug test:  Yes

Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.net for more information.
 

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