Project Planner jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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Project Manager
  • Keen Project Solutions LLC
  • Ankeny, IA FULL_TIME
  • Role Definition

    The Project Manager, specific to our seed team, plans, coordinates, and oversees the overall safety, budget, schedule, and quality of construction projects from project inception through project completion. They are a team leader to ensure effective management of assigned internal and external resources toward the common goal of quality and timely delivery of services which meet customer?s expectations. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

    PROTECT PEOPLE

    Make Health and Safety practices number one priority by using personal protection equipment at all times, following all safety regulations, and leading by example in the office and on the job site.

    Develop and maintain Project Safety Plans and coordinate with our customer-specific contract requirements.

    Ensure Project Safety Plans are implemented, and Safety Policies and Procedures are administered on all construction sites.

    Prioritize and take action to deal with all safety issues immediately.

    Monitor and improve safety by leading or participating in Job Safety Audits on each job site visit.

    Instill the Keen safety culture through leadership and management on all assigned projects.

    BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

    Participate in business development through professional representation of Keen Project Solutions within the community and industry and providing excellent customer service. Develop business by building lasting relationships with customers, design partners, consultants, architects, trade partners, vendors, industry contacts, and professional organizations.

    Lead Owner Coordination Meetings.Facilitate open communication and collaboration with owners, designers, and trade partners to build a team atmosphere, resolve conflicts early, and track progress.Ensure actions are identified, documented, expedited, and completed as promised.

    Maintain good working relationships with the community, local, state, and federal Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Represent the customer and company most professionally.

    Monitor and document engineering and construction activities? progress regularly and hold regular status meetings with all the subcontractor teams.

    Work closely with our project partners to pre-plan and schedule using Last Planner System® to identify, eliminate constraints, and manage risks.

    Respect all internal and external customers.

    Provide management of all assigned team members, including direction, supervision, performance review, and development planning.

    Provide basic support for all other departments as needed, along with other assigned duties.

    Own your personal development and contribute to the development of the Keen team, including your own supervisors and subordinates.

    FOCUS ON END GOALS

    Lead, manage and complete all engineering, procurement, and construction projects to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and with quality that conforms to project plans and specifications, customer, and company expectations.

    Develop and maintain a master Critical Path Method Schedule (CPM). Integrate the CPM schedule with the Last Planner System® of production planning and measurement.

    Monitor and document the progress of the engineering, procurement, and construction activities daily. Update the master schedule weekly, at a minimum. Hold weekly production and status meetings with the customer, project team, and subcontract trade partners.

    Plan and execute Contract Buyout including pre-qualification, analysis, hiring, and overseeing the work done by the trade contractors, vendors, suppliers, and technicians.

    Optimize utilization of project resources, ensure procurement at the most cost-effective terms in line with contract documents and defined budgets. Submit cost tracking reports on a minimum of a monthly basis. Prepare and submit owner billings in a timely fashion according to the agreed-upon payment terms.

    Oversee Change Management Program at the project level, documenting and reporting all adjustments to plan including time, expense, materials, substitutes, drawing revisions, specification changes, damages or delays, etc.

    Ensure proper and timely notice to all parties per agreements to promote open communication and prevent financial risk.

    Oversee approval of subcontractor and vendor invoicing in accordance with contracts and established payment terms.

    Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and trade contractors.

    Develop cost estimates at varying stages of project design, lead teams through proposal process.

    Comply with risk management programs applicable to assigned projects, including contracts, insurance, bonding and any special owner or regulatory requirements. Identify areas of risk and investigate solutions.

    DRIVE INNOVATION

    Requires continuous improvement mindset.

    Lead and participate in continuous improvement of processes and the ability to develop and maintain project workflows.

    Utilize the appropriate technology to provide best in class project solutions. This includes 3D scanning, BIM systems, estimating and project management software and web-based collaboration tools.

    Make recommendations on innovative ideas to eliminate waste and improve customer and company processes.

    Continuously learn and educate yourself and the team.

    EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor?s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related Engineering degree equivalent preferred.

    Minimum 6 years proven experience managing construction projects.

    Seed experience preferred.

    Effective contributor and team player, can plan and organize a team to motivate and boost morale.

    Travel up to 25% or as needed, by air and ground.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

    Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.

    Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.

    Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.

    Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.

    Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.

    Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

    Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.

    Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

    Must be able to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.

    Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

    Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.
  • 10 Days Ago

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Planner
  • Windstream
  • Newton, IA FULL_TIME
  • Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Floral Designer
  • The Mom Project
  • Bloomfield, IA FULL_TIME
  • Floral Designer Responsibilities: Ensuring that flowers are properly watered and stored to prevent wilting. Selecting and arranging flowers and decorative items to create standard and customized flora...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Marketing Assistant
  • Premiere Dance Project
  • Waukee, IA PART_TIME
  • JOB OVERVIEWThe Marketing Assistant is responsible for scheduling and implementing all marketing plans via email & social media. This position is also responsible for capturing marketing content in al...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Dance Instructor | Students Ages 18 mo. - 7 years
  • Premiere Dance Project
  • Waukee, IA PART_TIME
  • ABOUT US Premiere Dance Project is located in the Waukee community. At Premiere we value culture, excellence, teamwork evolution. We are actively seeking individuals who share our strong passion for d...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Maintenance Planner
  • C&W Services
  • EDDYVILLE, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job TitleMaintenance PlannerJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionWho Are We? C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate o...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Project Superintendent- Travelling
  • DataX Connect
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Project Superintendent - Mission Critical – Iowa Do you want to work for one of the leading data centre general contract...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manager, Retirement Plan Solutions
  • Cetera Financial Group
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Cetera Retirement Plan Solutions (CRPS) is an organization focused solely on supporting the growth of our network of fin...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager - Midwest
  • Clayco
  • Des Moines, IA
  • About Us: Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and cons...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Guidewire Lead Business Analyst (BillingCenter)
  • LTIMindtree
  • Urbandale, IA
  • About Us: LTIMindtree is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises across in...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • Ahern
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Looking to join one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the United States? Join our team! Ahern ha...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Guidewire Lead Business Analyst (BillingCenter)
  • Ltimindtree
  • Urbandale, IA
  • About Us: LTIMindtree is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises across in...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manager - Accounting Operations
  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Company: Marsh Description: Senior Manager - Accounting Operations - Urbandale - Meredith We have a great opportunity at...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Project Manager
  • Life Space Communities
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Community: Iowa Home Office Address: 4201 Corporate Drive West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 Pay Range Additional Job Descripti...
  • 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Most of the city is in Polk County, with slivers extending into Dallas and Warren counties. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 56,609. West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the tenth-largest city in Iowa. It ranked 94th in Money magazine's list of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" in 2008, 77th and 57th on the 100 Best Places to Live in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and 18th on the Hipster Cities of 2015. West Des Moines is located at 41°34′25...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Project Planner jobs
$93,979 to $127,685
West Des Moines, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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