About Our Client

Our client is a fast growing general contractor and developer based in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago but with steady work nationwide. They have a great reputation in the market and continuously do repeat business. They offer competitive salaries, project based bonuses and a great benefits package. Apply now for resume review within 24 hours!

• Fully integrated developer - development and construction, almost all of their construction projects are developed by themselves
• $100M/year in revenue and 15 people in the company
• Little cost for healthcare/dental/vision for employee
• Project Based Bonus
• Work from home flexibility
• Opportunity for occassional nationwide travel if desired
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

The Project Manager will:

• Run the scheduling from project inception to finish
• Manage financial aspects including estimating, budgets, and cost reports
• Conduct weekly meetings and communicate daily with the Superintendent and construction team
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Train and develop the project team
• Manage subcontractor schedules and quality of work
• Read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentation to create bids.
• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
• Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
• Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
• Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance.

The Successful Applicant

The Project Manager will have:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• 5 years running construction projects from inception to completion
• Experience overseeing ground-up projects
• Wood frame/stick frame construction experience preferred
• 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

The Project Manager will receive:

• Competitive compensation package dependent on experience $100,000 - $130,000
• Bonus opportunity both project based and semi-annually
• Car allowance and gas compensation included
• Company tech package
• Excellent career growth opportunities - add value immediately!
• Direct communication with the leadership
• 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