About Our Client

This Chicago-based commercial construction company has been in business for over 60 years and has been recognized as a Crains "Best Place to Work" for the last 5 years running. Typical projects range from $15 million to $300 million and requires engaged, highly-trained construction professionals. Our client is looking for an experienced individual that embodies reliability, sincerity, care, and trust. Don't miss out on this opportunity to work for one of the premier builders in Illinois.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for Project Manager include:

• Embodies our for values of competence, reliability, sincerity, and care.
• Collaboratively leads the pre-construction process, relying on the Company's extensive data base,
• Establishes the overall schedule, typically using the Pull-Planning process, and relying on software such as Project Site.
• Facilitates the clash detection process and ensure issues are resolved for the overall benefit of the project,
• Leads the Owner Meetings and keep the Client informed at the level requested by the latter
• Examine and controls project risks and costs, anticipating issues and being straightforward with Supervisor regarding any potential excess,
• Prepares the monthly Profit Projection,
• Plans and leads the close-out process at the outset keeping all parties involved (Owner, A&E, Trade Contractors) well informed of its steps and implications,
• Ensure all elements are available and accurate for Client billing on agreed upon dates,

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate forProject Manager possesses:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a PM
• Must hold a 4-year college degree, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering,
• A superior command of the commercial construction process,
• A high desire to be part of an inclusive and diverse work team,
• A proven track record of safe, timely, and successful completion of projects,
• Outstanding planning and scheduling skills
• A high sensitivity to our Client's needs,
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all involved parties (Client, A/E, contractors and team members),
• An excellent understanding and implementation of risks and costs management,
• Be Familiar with Procore, Prolog/ Encompass as well as Plan Grid and Textura,
• OSHA 30 certified.

What's on Offer

• Base salary of $110,000-$130,000 depending on experience with a general contractor
• 401k plan with company contributions
• Performance based Bonus potential
• Fast Tracked career progression
• Company truck
• Competitive Family Health Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
• Short term/Long term disability
• Referral Bonus