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Job Information

RYAN COMPANIES US INC Senior Construction Project Manager - Food and Beverage in DES MOINES, Iowa

Company Info

With more than 80 years in business and 16 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don't just build buildings - we build stories.

Job Description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Food and Beverage team!

Do you bring at least 10-15 years of successful project management experience in a design-build environment? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

Some things you can expect to do:

  • Negotiate business and legal provisions of construction contracts.
  • Resolve issues with win-win solutions and collaboration.
  • Display natural leadership skills and assure that project responsibilities are carried out promptly and accurately.
  • Develop strategies to win project bids, including preparation of bid documents, negotiating and awarding subcontracts, along with delivering formal sales presentations.
  • Build trusting relationships with potential customers and earn customer satisfaction.
  • Travel as needed for projects.

To be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Management and at least 10-15 years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry (industrial, cold storage, or food and beverage experience preferred). You must also be able and willing to travel for projects.

You will really stand out if you:

  • Lead by example, display honesty, integrity, and good judgment while maintaining high standards.
  • Have an advanced knowledge of the design-build construction process including preconstruction, major system evaluations, estimating, scheduling, cost control, design and client management.
  • Are a proven team player and have a strong background of leading project efforts, from programming through turnover with contract values from $10-100M+.
  • Bring strong local relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and municipalities.
  • Have design-build project experience in two or more of the following product types: big box industrial and/or warehouse, cold storage, or food and beverage.

Eligibility

Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Certain positions and locations require Covid-19 vaccination, subject to reasonable accommodations for valid medical or sincerely held religious reasons.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parenting Benefits

Long-term Disability

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

EEO Policy and Reasonable Accomodation Notice

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, CLICK HERE.

If we can help accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please note: Our accommodation specialist is unable to provide application status updates.

Ryan does not accept recruiting agency solicitations.

Job number

RYAN01436

City

  • Des Moines - Iowa
  • Cedar Rapids - Iowa
  • Kansas City - Missouri

Functional Area

Construction

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

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