Project Manager

Our Client—a 100% employee-owned firm - is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. This position is ideal for an experienced project manager, coordinator, or job captain with a background in engineering, architecture, or construction, and a broad-based planning, design, and construction skillset in the development and construction of sites and buildings. You’ll coordinate and manage in-house multidisciplinary engineering teams and work closely with architectural subconsultants to deliver thoughtful, efficient solutions for our clients.

In this role, you’ll independently manage a variety of large-scale commercial and private design projects across Iowa, Eastern Illinois, and Wisconsin—from planning and due diligence to construction closeout. You’ll be the driving force behind schedules, coordination, and quality, ensuring smooth collaboration between in-house engineers and architectural partners. At Axiom, you’ll take on challenges that demand critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a forward-thinking approach—while growing as part of a team that truly values employee ownership.

What You’ll Gain:

• Project variety & leadership experience across commercial, private, and institutional sectors
• A collaborative, people-first culture that encourages creativity, mentorship, and flexibility
• A strong foundation for long-term professional growth and ownership

Goals & Responsibilities This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams from planning through construction closeout
• Develop and manage design proposals, contracts, and project schedules
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external consultants from a variety of disciplines including architectural consultants
• Direct deliverables throughout all design phases (SD/DD/CD)
• Manage client relationships and lead regular progress updates and construction meetings
• Ensure QA/QC of plan production and specifications (MasterFormat 3-Part)
• Oversee permitting, contractor coordination, and owner’s representation services
• Administer construction documents: RFIs, submittals, ITCs, pay apps, and punch lists
• Participate in business development and support strategic firm growth

Qualifications & Skills The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities: Required:

• Associate’s Degree in a related field
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License
• Experience with: Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, OneNote, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the engineering and architectural design process, permitting, construction, and municipal standards
• Proven experience in team leadership, spec writing, and client coordination
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail Preferred:
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with ProCore, Submittal Exchange, FieldWire, and ComCheck
• Working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering concepts
• Understanding of the International Building Code and commercial construction standards
• Experience in architectural/interior design coordination