Lead System Specialist

Post Date

Jan 26, 2026

Location

Urbandale,
Iowa

ZIP/Postal Code

50322
US
Apr 01, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

MKE-8e8f0b1d-c6c0-478f-834d-eab9cfebfead

Pay Rate

$45 - $56 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Must haves:
• 5+ years of project management experience handling HVAC or construction projects, including project schedule
• Experience with MS Suite
• Experience with Project Management software or financial accounting systems
• Open to some travel dependent on project assignment (15%)

Plusses:
• Management of projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC Controls, BAS/BMS systems, Fire management or security management systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or comparable years of professional experience in one of these industries
• Leadership experience
• PMI or PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification is preferred

Day to day:
Insight Global is seeking a strong Project Manager for one of our top HVAC clients in the Des Moines, IA area. This role is a long term opportunity with a fortune 500 company. This role will lead large mechanical construction projects and will work onsite, outside of traveling to customer sites as needed. These HVAC controls projects range in scale and are around $1M or more. Therefore this individual will need to be tenured enough to navigate the complexities of small to large projects. Additional requirements include the ability to work with the branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide support throughout the entire project, and help provide input on scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, etc as needed. You will also be responsible for ensuring that projects are done accurately, on-time, billed and budgeted within the scope of the contract. A component of overseeing that the work performed is in compliance with the state, local, and federal regulations is maintained. This position is open due to internal growth and internal promotions.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must haves:
• 5+ years of project management experience handling HVAC or construction projects, including project schedule
• Experience with MS Suite
• Experience with Project Management software or financial accounting systems
• Open to some travel dependent on project assignment (15%)

Plusses:
• Management of projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC Controls, BAS/BMS systems, Fire management or security management systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or comparable years of professional experience in one of these industries
• Leadership experience
• PMI or PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification is preferred

Day to day:
Insight Global is seeking a strong Project Manager for one of our top HVAC clients in the Des Moines, IA area. This role is a long term opportunity with a fortune 500 company. This role will lead large mechanical construction projects and will work onsite, outside of traveling to customer sites as needed. These HVAC controls projects range in scale and are around $1M or more. Therefore this individual will need to be tenured enough to navigate the complexities of small to large projects. Additional requirements include the ability to work with the branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide support throughout the entire project, and help provide input on scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, etc as needed. You will also be responsible for ensuring that projects are done accurately, on-time, billed and budgeted within the scope of the contract. A component of overseeing that the work performed is in compliance with the state, local, and federal regulations is maintained. This position is open due to internal growth and internal promotions.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.