Sr Project Manager - Electrical Construction
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Date Posted: Nov 12, 2026
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Mission Critical Project Executive - Electrical Construction
For more than a century, The Waldinger Corporation has built, and maintained the infrastructure systems that keep facilities running. Now we''re looking for a Mission Critical Project Executive to lead our largest, most demanding projects, owning them from planning and construction through commissioning and final closeout.
This role is built for a seasoned construction leader who wants real ownership. You''ll set the direction, develop the project leaders around you, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the processes and capabilities that drive our growth. If you thrive on accountability and want your work to have lasting impact, this is your next move.
What You''ll Own:
- Financial Performance: Lead financial planning for your projects, using estimates, forecasts, and leading indicators to make informed decisions and correct course early.
- Project Operations: Hold the line on safety, quality, schedule, operational readiness, and client satisfaction, and give your teams the direction and resources they need to deliver.
- Project Oversight: Guide complex projects and the leaders running them by setting clear expectations, monitoring project health, and removing barriers before they affect outcomes.
- Client Relationships: Be the trusted connection between key client decision-makers and Waldinger leadership, and help build a strong pipeline of future work.
- Risk & Contracts: Oversee contract review and risk mitigation, and steer the negotiation and resolution of complex contractual matters.
- Team Development: Grow the next generation of project leaders through mentorship, accountability, and collaboration, and partner with leadership on training, staffing, and succession.
- Business Growth: Take an active, hands-on role in strategic initiatives, process improvement, and building new capabilities across the organization.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of project management experience, including 5-7 years of Mission Critical project management or senior leadership in Electrical construction or a related field
- Bachelor''s degree in electrical engineering, construction engineering, construction management or equivalent experience
- Willingness to travel extensively
What You''ll Get:
- Paid holidays and paid vacation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
- Health club reimbursement and a wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
- Tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and clear advancement opportunities
- Term, AD&D, and dependent life insurance, plus prepaid legal services
- Real growth potential with a stable, century-strong company
The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets.
The Waldinger Corporation participates in E-Verify.
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