Project Manager - Education Projects - Chicago

The Project Manager position is in charge of providing overall management direction for two or more mid-size and small size projects and assist Senior Project Managers and Team Leaders with proposal development and project administration and Team Leaders.

Client Details

Work as a Project Manager for one of the most reputable general contractors in the Chicagoland area. Specializing in public works, this company has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide ranging experience, collaborative teamwork, and fast paced growth. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on a positive company culture amongst a team of strong construction professionals.

• Project Portfolio: education, public, and municipal
• Project Locations: mainly Chicagoland area
• One of the leading firms in the industry for over 30 years
• Family-oriented work culture
• Passionate team of leaders
• Strong pipeline of projects leading into 2023

Description

• Request bids for specific work scopes from subcontractors, review bids and select subcontractors accordingly, in collaboration with VPC.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime clients and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Represent company in project meetings.
• Manage project communications through Procore.
• Manage financial aspects of contract and all other construction documentation
• Maintain good relationship with client.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings with contract documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned, per the supervisor's direction.
• Occasional estimating.

Profile

• 3-5 years of project management experience with a general contractor, construction manager or subtrade
• Experience with running small to medium size projects in healthcare, educational or commercial fields
• Undergraduate degree in construction field a plus
• Experience with public work
• Demonstrates good organizational skills.
• Shows good judgment in project conflict resolution with some supervision.
• Works effectively with co-workers and members of the project team.
• Flexible

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $120,000-$145,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based.
• Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
• Generous 401K structure
• Gas card
• Company profit sharing
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Generous PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Gas/fuel card offered
• Company Vehicle offered
• Company phone and laptop provided
• DE&I Initiative

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