Responsibilities

Ghafari Associates is looking for a PROJECT MANAGER to join the team. This role will be ON-SITE at the FERRERO plant location in BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL, IL. The position will begin in October 2022 and last (roughly) until December 2023. It is an hourly paid position, with potential for weekly OT pay (1.5x hourly rate) of 5-10 hours. There is also potential for a monthly stipend for expenses.

The Project Manager (PM) inspects, monitors and documents the work in progress on site for facility projects during construction, commissioning, final acceptance, and post-construction phases to ensure the work is executed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and the project schedule.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as a liaison between the contractor, architect and engineers.
• Review, comment, and approve construction documents.
• Review, comment, and approve shop submittals.
• Review, comment, and approve Request For Information (RFI’s) forms.
• Review project schedules and construction progress.
• Prepare change orders and review payment applications.
• Perform Quality Assurance walkthroughs and negotiate/resolve disputes with contractors.
• Provide field checks and/or investigations as per request of office team.
• Gather site/facility photos during and upon completion of the project.
• Attend construction meetings on behalf of AE Team.
• Gather site/facility photos during and upon completion of the project and provide field reports as requested.
• Keep abreast of project status from contractors/suppliers throughout construction process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering field, or Construction Management preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• 10 years of experience with construction and the administration of construction contracts
• Significant experience in commercial and/or industrial building construction
• Safety training preferred
• Fall Protection training preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Schedule, AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred
• Excellent communication and written skills

Overview

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience. 

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human ResourcesBy mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human ResourcesIn person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.By email at hr@ghafari.comIf there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

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