Construction Project Manager

Our extensive construction experience has served clients throughout Northern Illinois and the Chicagoland area in the Commercial, Manufacturing, Industrial, Office, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Parking structure sectors.

We take great pride in helping our clients see their dream become a reality. Our commitment to building solid lasting relationships is evident in our continued success. Since 1978, we have been dedicated to providing uncompromised service to our clients, sharing their values and responding to their needs. This is what we firmly believe sets us apart from other companies and what has provided us with our list of distinguished customers today.

Great benefits and team culture!

Responsibilities:

Determine and define scope of work and deliverables and has the ultimate responsibility for the project process from preconstruction through closeout

Predict resources needed to complete project

Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites

Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements

Manage costs in order to meet budget

Provide direction over contracts and subcontracts

Manage construction schedule and activities

RFI’s, change orders, schedules, submittals, & checking quality of work

Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines

Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes

Select and manage subcontractors and suppliers

Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors


Requirements:

BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management, or similar

5+ years of experience in project management within construction

Must be able to work on cross‐functional teams as well as independently.

Strong attention to detail, organization skills and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.

Ability to interact professionally and effectively with managers, co-workers and construction trade workers.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software including construction project management software

Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles

Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs

High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions

Strong leadership and management skills



Knowledge of the Following a Plus:

Working knowledge of Procore, MS Project / Suretrack or Primavera

Understanding of LEED, sustainability and/or BIM

MUST HAVE - Education build experience.