Construction/Design Engineer, Senior
005 Department of Administrative Services · Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA · Iowa
- Role
- Software engineer
- First seen
- Jul 25, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $77,313.60 - $119,038.40 Annually
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Summary
The State Construction Project Manager (Senior Design Construction Engineer) oversees capital improvement projects for Iowa state facilities, managing 25-35 concurrent projects from planning through construction and closeout. This role within the Department of Administrative Services serves as the State's representative and single point of accountability, balancing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and long-term value across a diverse portfolio of schools, public safety facilities, laboratories, and state institutions.
Key qualifications
- Graduation from accredited four-year college with major coursework in architecture or civil, mechanical, architectural, or related engineering field, plus six years of full-time engineering experience
- Professional Engineer license or Professional Architect certificate recognized by Iowa boards with four years of related professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and make sound independent decisions
- Strong contract negotiation, financial management, and budget analysis skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship-building abilities with diverse teams including agency leadership, consultants, and contractors
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