Project Manager Water Treatment Plants

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor construction manager and design-builder with offices in Ames IA and Sioux City IA. As an employee of Story Construction youll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story we focus on having a good day every day regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects across central IA from preconstruction through closeout. This role requires a technical detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong understanding of the unique challenges of treatment plant construction including civil structural mechanical and process systems coordination.

What youll do

• Manage water and wastewater treatment plant projects from preconstruction through final completion including early design involvement constructability reviews cost estimating and GMP development.
• Oversee all phases of construction ensuring alignment with design intent contract requirements and owner objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules budgets and forecasts to ensure financial and operational goals are met.
• Lead project meetings with owners engineers and subcontractors ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier selection contract negotiation and performance management.
• Coordinate design and construction efforts to resolve field issues RFIs submittals and change orders.
• Monitor project progress through site visits ensuring safety quality and production standards are maintained.
• Oversee project documentation including RFIs submittals change orders progress reporting etc.
• Provide leadership to project teams including superintendents project engineers and field staff.
• Ensure compliance with all appliable environment and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present project reports forecasts and updates to Sr. Leadership and clients.
• Promote a strong culture of safety teamwork and continuous improvement.

What you bring

• 4-year technical degree a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and training preferred. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management Construction Engineering or related study preferred.
• Must have 7 years of experience successfully managing commercial and/or industrial construction projects as a general contractor or construction manager from conception to close-out.
• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager on water treatment facility projects with a strong understanding of process piping equipment installation concrete structures and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with CMAR delivery for water treatment projects.

Travel: This position is based out of our Ames office; however is expected to visit assigned projects regularly. Projects are typically located in central IA and across the state.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• PTO paid holidays and paid bereavement leave
• Company 401K plan with company match
• Health dental vision and supplemental insurance
• Company work vehicle and cell phone
• Company-paid term life insurance AD&D and long-term disability
• Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
• Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
• Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Primarily works out of the corporate office; however may be exposed to fumes airborne particles moving mechanical parts vibrations loud noises and more within OSHA standards when visiting the jobsite. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat humidity cold wind and dust. May be expected to carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally stand for long periods of time walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions climb crawl crouch reach grip push and pull without issue.

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager