Project Manager - Chicago Construction

• • Construction planning, estimating, budgeting and forecasting
  • Cultivate and build relationships in the industry
  • Ensure projects meet financial targets
  • Help manage and mentor project team members
  • Contribute to the creation of a high performing, innovative team environment
  • Provide effective communication throughout all phases of the project
  • Ensure project team alignment to the culture and values
  • Provide value engineering options where applicable to benefit clients' project goals
  • Analyze and evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals for accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare well documented and comprehensive proposals to clients for their respective projects
  • Create, develop and maintain a detailed construction schedule that incorporates communication from the project team
  • Perform regular project site walk-through to ensure contract performance, safety compliance, and quality control
  • Resolve project conflicts in timely and professional manner
  • Manage the permit process and ensure the project is in compliance with all local authorities and jurisdictions
  • Oversee the timely completion of all accounting-related duties, such as invoicing, collections, AP invoice approvals, contract issuance and quarterly reporting (WIP, Projections, etc.)
  • Ability to keep people focused on those things critical for profitable growth

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Top ENR GC that does over $900M in Annual Revenue High Base Salary, Bonus Potential, Growth Opportunities, Family Oriented Company

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years experience working for a General Contractor or Developer
• Ground up experience is required
• Thorough understanding of architectural, structural, civil and MEP systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong management skills
• A highly motivated and results0oriented individual
• Goal driven
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient with software tools utilized in the industry, including but not limited to scheduling, estimating and project management softwares

Our client has been in the business for over 130 years, and is centrally located in downtown Chicago. This construction company is top 10 on the ENR list, and works in a variety of markets including commercial, healthcare, education, TI, and multifamily. Our clients emphasis on a collaborative company culture pairs perfectly with their dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. They are looking to bring on a project manager to the team, and help them gain quality construction experience.

• A set path for growth and advancement
• Competitive base salary between $120,000 and $150,000; depending on level of experience with a general contractor
• Year End and Project Based Bonus
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Full support needed to grow & enhance project management skills
• Full benefits package including health, vision, dental
• 401k contribution - 4% Match
• Mentorship programs - at all levels
• Advancement opportunities within the organization
• Industry leading PTO and vacation policy - Minimum 3 weeks
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave