Project Manager - Federal Division

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:1170

# of Openings:1

Place Services, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Project Manager within our Federal Division.

This individual should have Federal and Commercial Project Management construction experience that will allow them to successfully manage multiple projects, hold preconstruction meetings, and complete projects according to client requirements. The position will be based out of our Kokomo, IN client site.

Who We Are:

Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with our headquarters based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.

We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.

Growing from a team of 4 at inception to over 750 strong today, we assist our clients by providing them with construction excellence in service and product in every front available and needed. Our depth of clients' expertise ranges from the grocery industry to big box retail as well as both state and Federal government projects in military and healthcare.

What You’ll Do:

• Set up the schedule of values
• Own and manage all aspects of the projects and ensure projects come in on time and within budgets, while managing the schedule
• Handle submittals and keep submittal registries up to date
• Develop and update project schedules, safety and quality control plans, environmental controls, and documents
• Estimate for change orders
• Write and manage change orders
• Assist with scope reviews
• Write and buyout contracts
• Manage closeout documents
• Build strong and long-lasting relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and our superintendents/QC Managers/SSHO
• Able to lead and manage weekly project update meetings with corporate and client key stakeholders

Who You Are:

• Detail-Oriented: Your attention to detail is unmatched, ensuring accuracy and quality in every task you undertake.
• Team Collaborator: You thrive in team settings, valuing the collective success over individual achievements and readily contributing to the team's goals.
• Communicative: You possess strong communication skills, capable of representing our brand professionally across all interactions.
• Adaptable: You're flexible and capable of adapting to changes in priorities and project needs with ease.
• Eager Learner: A strong desire to learn and grow is at your core, along with a willingness to introduce fresh ideas for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

• 15 years of construction experience with Commercial, Federal and/or Public projects
• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager for Commercial, Federal and/or Public projects between $5M and $20M
• 3 years of experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent on Federal/Corps of Engineers (USACE) or NAVFAC/VA/Large Commercial or Public projects
• 10+ years’ experience in Federal construction working under FARs, DFARs, and VAARs, preferred
• Experience managing 3+ projects at the same time as a Project Manager
• Ability to travel as necessary for nationwide federal projects
• Field Experience preferred
• OSHA 30 certification current
• USACE CQM current or able to get within 90 days of hire
• Experience writing Quality Control and Safety plans, as well as Project Plans for proposals preferred
• Primavera P6 and MS Project scheduling experience preferred
• The Construction Project Manager will be required to have a valid driver’s license and to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds
• The ability to ascend and descend ladders and other elevated structures

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, marital