Project Manager Chicago Construction

Our client is a design/build developer who specializes in K-12 and healthcare projects including but not limited to Manufacturing facilities, Healthcare Facilities, Distribution Centers and Warehouses. They have a great reputation in the market and continuously do repeat business. They offer competitive salaries, excellent bonuses and a great benefits package. Apply now for resume review within 24 hours!

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Running the scheduling from project inception to finish
• Managing financial aspects including estimating, budgets, and cost reports
• Conducting weekly meetings and communicating daily with the Superintendent and construction team
• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Training and developing the project team
• Managing subcontractor schedules and quality of work
• Reading and interpreting plans, proposals and other documentation to create bids
• Tracking and analyzing data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs
• Obtaining and tracking subcontract bids and negotiating budgets
• Preparing and presenting estimate documentation, including gaps in available data
• Preparing estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviewing quotes and estimates with the project management team
• Assisting with certain post-bid buyouts
• Initiating and participating in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers
• Comprehending contract requirements for diversity compliance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• 5+ years running construction projects from inception to completion
• Experience overseeing ground-up projects
• Design/Build experience required
• Working knowledge of construction technology and details. Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings
• Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients

What's on Offer

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package dependent on experience ($90,000-$120,000)
• Excellent career growth opportunities - add value immediately!
• Direct communication with the President
• Great benefits packages with little cost to the employee
• Opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a ton of repeat business
• Work/life balance with flexible hours and autonomy
• Work from home flexibility
• Car allowance and gas card available