Job Description

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

Purpose

Plan, coordinate, and manage facilities projects, including maintenance, renovation, expansion, and capital improvement projects at EFCO's corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and other domestic and international locations. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations; coordinate the work of internal teams, contractors, and vendors; and monitor progress to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any and all injuries, no matter how minor, immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Essential Functions

Strategic Project Leadership and Execution (35%)

Manage assigned facilities projects from initiation through closeout within established scope, timeline, and budget. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations. Monitor progress, evaluate risks, and implement corrective actions, escalating significant scope, schedule, or budget issues. Coordinate with plant operations, safety, and other internal stakeholders to align project work with operational needs and minimize disruption to production. Support larger capital projects by completing assigned workstreams.

Capital Planning, Design, and Technical Oversight (20%)

Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and capital expenditure request documentation for review and approval. Track project spending against budget, review project invoices, and report variances. Prepare and update facility layouts, technical drawings, and construction documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor, and review contractor drawings and submittals for accuracy. Evaluate design alternatives and recommend options that improve facility functionality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Vendor, Contractor, and Resource Management (15%)

Solicit and evaluate bids and quotes from architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and service providers, and make selection recommendations. Support negotiation of project-related services. Coordinate contractor schedules, site access, and on-site work; monitor contractor performance, work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to contract specifications. Resolve day-to-day vendor issues and escalate contract or performance concerns as needed.

Project Communication and Reporting (10%)

Communicate project status, priorities, schedules, budget performance, risks, and outcomes to the Facilities Leadership, stakeholders, and site leadership. Lead project meetings, document decisions and action items, and follow up to resolve open issues.

Facilities Operations and Maintenance Oversight (10%)

Support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and improvement of EFCO facilities, grounds, utilities, infrastructure, and building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Troubleshoot facility issues and coordinate repairs with internal maintenance teams and outside service providers. Identify preventive maintenance improvements, operational efficiencies, and facility upgrade opportunities and develop them into project recommendations.

Security, Compliance, and Safety Management (10%)

Ensure assigned projects and contractor work comply with applicable building codes, permitting requirements, environmental regulations, company policies, and EFCO safety standards, including contractor safety requirements. Support building security systems and access controls. Participate in site inspections and address safety or compliance concerns promptly. Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all facilities and project activities.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years of experience managing or coordinating facility, construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination. Experience supporting facility operations and building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and utility infrastructure. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or other applicable project management, facilities, or construction-related certification preferred.
• Other Requirements: Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; experience with Inventor preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management and scheduling software. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents. Working knowledge of project budgeting and cost tracking. Ability to coordinate project teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Core Competencies

• Development and Follow-Through: Invests in others’ growth and ensures execution of plans and commitments.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
• Communication: Clearly conveys ideas and information verbally and effectively in writing, adapting style to audience and setting.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business

Physical Demands

• Medium: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 -25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.
• To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Requirements
• Hearing – must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language – Frequently
• Talking – Frequently
• Vision: Continuously
• Walking - Frequently
• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, sitting, standing, etc. - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. - Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing – must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time. – Frequently
• Stooping – bending at the waist – Occasionally
• Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc. - Occasionally
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally
• Elevated work: Rarely
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to chest vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time– Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language– Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions– Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language– Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally– Frequently
• Expertise in:
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

The position is currently classified as on-site.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EFCO Culture and Safety

Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any/all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

Quality | Integrity | Innovation | Super Service