About Our Client

One of Chicago's fastest growing construction firms. This Design/Build General Contractor based in downtown Chicago has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide-ranging experience, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth. Their pipeline is significantly higher than anticipated for the next couple years. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on positive company culture and they want to grow their team with strong construction professionals. Apply now for resume review within 24 hours!

• Project Portfolio: residential and commercial
• Project Locations: Mainly Chicagoland area
• Family oriented culture
• Solid leadership out of top general contractors
• Hands off management approach
• Great relationships with subcontractors
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2022 leading into 2023

Job Description

• Reviews project proposal, drawings and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Develops relationships with subcontractors and maintains lists of subcontractors that perform quality work
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Prepares daily, weekly, monthly schedule to support and preserve the Contract Project Schedule
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Dictates or prepares project reports for management, client, or others
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• 2 years of experience in construction preferred
• Working knowledge of skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, concrete work, site excavation and grading, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and electrical.
• 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

• Competitive compensation package $75,000-90,000 depending on level of experience
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health insurance no cost for employee
• $ toward deductible
• One day WFH/week
• Flexible working hours
• ESOP
• 401K and profit sharing match around 11% historically
• Bonus potential
• Excellent career growth opportunities within the company
• Strong training programs
• Generous PTO Days
• Company wide events
• DE&I Initiative