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Project Manager • Ames, IA
Base salary commensurate with experience • Paid relocation • Comprehensive benefits
Are you the organizer-extraordinaire who can juggle project schedules, budgets, and client expectations—all without breaking a sweat? Our growing mechanical construction firm in Ames is looking for a Project Manager to lead multi-million-dollar HVAC and process-piping projects from kickoff to ribbon-cutting. If you thrive on clear plans, happy clients, and on-time delivery, this one’s for you.
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Relocation Support: We’ll cover your move to Ames—so you can focus on Gantt charts, not U-Haul logistics.
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Impact & Ownership: You’ll steer projects that serve top-tier food & beverage clients coast-to-coast.
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Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineers, superintendents, and BIM pros who’ve been here for years—and stay for the camaraderie.
What You’ll Do
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Plan & Execute: Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, and ensure flawless field coordination.
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Client Partnership: Serve as the primary point-of-contact—providing status updates, addressing concerns, and building trust.
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Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams (estimators, engineers, field crews) to hit milestones safely and on schedule.
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Risk Management: Identify potential roadblocks early, implement mitigation strategies, and keep projects on track.
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Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and suggest process enhancements to boost efficiency and quality.
What You’ll Bring
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5+ years of mechanical construction project management (HVAC/process piping preferred)
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Proven track record delivering projects on time, on budget, and with zero compromise on safety
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Strong communicator—comfortable presenting to C-suite clients and motivating field teams
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Proficiency with PM tools (Procore, MS Project, or similar) and a knack for data-driven decision-making
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PMP or equivalent certification is a plus
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive base salary based on your experience
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Up to 20% annual bonus potential
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Paid relocation to Ames, IA
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Health, dental & vision coverage + 401(k) match