Project Manager II

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Project Manager II overseeing construction projects in the Midwest region for commercial real estate firm. Engaging with clients and managing project schedules and budgets.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working with project schedules, cost projections, contracts, project status reports & more
Lead construction progress meetings
Oversee design development
Prepare and manage project budgets, profit projections, schedules & bid documents
Negotiate and award subcontracts
Help conduct jobsite coordination meetings and job status reports
Work directly with owners/clients, field teams, subcontractors and various internal teams for support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management
6+ years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry (industrial, healthcare, retail, office, senior living and multi-family experience preferred)
Proven ability to manage commercial projects in the $1 - $75 million range
Knowledge of Microsoft Project and other project management tools
Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with superintendents, subcontractors and owner/clients
Able to travel for projects if needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcost controlestimating techniquesbudget managementcontract negotiationdesign developmentproject schedulingbid document preparationcommercial project managementprofit projection

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipresponsibilityinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationclient relationsproblem-solvingnegotiationcoordinationreporting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction Management