73 Construction jobs in Des Moines

The Weitz Company is hiring a forward-thinking Construction Technology Solutions Analyst to drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver impactful solutions to our construction field operations teams. This role sits at the intersection of construction experience and IT strategy designed for someone who not only understands how the job gets built but also knows how to improve it through smart use of technology. The Solutions Analyst will be the connector between our construction teams and systems, helping us use our current tools to their fullest while identifying gaps, solving operational pain points, and leading process improvements.

The Weitz IT team is not just here to maintain systems, we're here to solve real-world construction problems. Our team keeps things simple and human, so the people building can stay focused on the work that matters. If you like fixing inefficiencies, working directly with those who build, and turning problems into streamlined, tech-powered solutions this could be a great fit for you!

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with field leaders and our operational excellence team to uncover inefficiencies and translate them into streamlined workflows and technology-driven solutions
• Take ownership of key construction technology tools, ensuring they're optimized, fully adopted, and driving measurable impact
• Use your construction management experience to bridge the gap between operations and IT, advocating for field needs and ensuring systems reflect how construction teams truly work
• Lead cross-functional process improvement efforts to turn field feedback into projects with clear scopes, timelines, and outcomes
• Train and support users while ensuring solutions are well understood, documented, and adopted across teams
• Stay current on industry trends and technology developments to help guide our roadmap

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  
  • 3+ years of experience in construction management, field engineering, or project engineering
  
  
• Skills:
  • Ability to solve complex operational challenges using systems, data, and/or workflow improvements
  • Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle and pain point that technology can solve
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to collaborate with both field teams and corporate stakeholders
  • Ability to lead projects, prioritize work, and drive follow-through with limited oversight from others
  • Solutions-focused mindset
  
  

• Technology:
  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn additional specific job-related software upon hire
  
  

• Additional Requirements:
  
  • Must be able to work in the office 4 days per week - position allows the ability to work remote 1 day per week
  
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

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

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Company 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. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center Construction Design

Job ID

220128

Posted

15-May-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the role

CBRE is looking for a Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer that will assist and augment day-to-day capacity of our client's Global Data Center - Execution Engineering (ExE) team. This shall include the design & localization of new hyperscale data centers and campuses, supporting operations staff with engineering solutions, streamlining construction issue resolution and other internal engineering tasks.

This position is remote with travel as needed

What you'll do

• Review and assist development of electrical systems for hyperscale data centers including campus planning, general layout/arrangements, Single line diagrams, SCCAF, calculations, etc.

• Review technical development of site primary substation.

• Review internal specifications and vendor compliance statements (CDE).

• Oversee design consultants and provide direction or escalation in accordance with established engineering standards.

• Peer review design consultants' deliverables including drawing sets, specifications, sequence of operations, calculations, models, etc. and provide comments & resolutions

• Review and advise on potential value engineering opportunities.

• Develop rapid conceptual sketches using CAD or BIM for visualization and spatial/dimensional validations (e.g., for conveying ideas, streamlining communication, etc.).

• Occasionally lead projects and solutioning of electrical issues, outages, fleet wide improvements and other needs arising from existing, operational data center campuses as ExE representative in direct support of DCOps partners.

• Evaluate post-mortem reports, root cause analyses and presentations and make comments and recommendations.

• Generate solution/upgrade/improvement options that have a fleetwide impact to improve reliability and availability of critical operational infrastructure.

• Review data analytics of operational trends (historian trend logs) to evaluate equipment health, remaining useful life and predictive failure models.

• Work with partners in construction, design and change management to compile, prioritize/triage and process construction originated engineering issues for standard design/product improvements.

• When necessary, support engineering bulletins to ensure wide dissemination of design changes.

• Support in overall standard design improvement loops/processes between products, design, construction and operations.

• Operate client's "Buganizer" platform to file or close out 'bugs'.

• Contractor shall produce presentations using as the main 'deliverable' format to communicate findings, evaluations and options to internal partners

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of solid experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Experience specifying switchgears/switchboards/panel boards, cables, monitoring equipment, generators, VFDs, UPS, Transformers, etc.

• Experience performing power system analysis with common engineering software packages.

• Proficient user of drafting tools like CAD or BIM.

• Experience and general knowledge of cross discipline teams: structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office or gSuite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

• Experience with mission critical facilities design and construction is preferred.

• Expert interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Tuner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $165,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $190,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at +1 (U.S.) and +1 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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Join Our Team: Senior Preconstruction Manager Healthcare Construction

Murray Company is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to join our growing team. Specializing in healthcare construction, we manage new builds, additions, and renovations from concept to completioncreating environments that support access to high-quality care. If you're passionate about Creating Healthy Communities and want to make a meaningful impact with a company that truly values its people and clients, we invite you to apply.

About the Role:

As a Senior Preconstruction Manager , youll lead the development and setup of multi-million-dollar projects. This role is critical to both strategic planning and execution, with a strong focus on leadership, communication, scheduling, estimating, and operations planning. You will collaborate closely with our Business Development and Marketing teams to support the execution of Murrays sales and marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead preconstruction efforts on complex projects
• Develop estimates, schedules, and procurement strategies
• Collaborate with integrated design and construction teams
• Support project pursuits and early client engagement
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in preconstruction processes

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree (B.A.) or equivalent experience (10+ years )
• At least 8 years of construction experience in estimating, project management, or business development; healthcare construction experience is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and trade partners
• Willingness to travel overnight to project locations
• Valid drivers license

Benefits That Fit Your Life:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Long-term and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off to support well-being
• Service award program
• Employee engagement events, training, and development opportunities
• Discounts through employee work programs

About Murray:

Founded in 1959, Murray Company provides program management, design-build, and construction management services to healthcare organizations across the Midwest.

We hire overachievers who combine technical knowledge with leadership and integrity. We believe in continuous learning, embracing innovation, and fostering growth. Were always looking for individuals who are eager to work hard and live our core values:

• Act with Integrity
• Build Great Relationships
• Lead with Intent