PROJECT MANAGER -CONSTRUCTION TO BE 

LOCATED INSIDE CENTRAL OFFICE-DOWNTOWN CHICAGO

EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE &

UNDERSTANDS CONSTRUCTION PLANS-RETAIL/COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

TOP PAY COMMENSURATE WITH RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

General Contractor located in first class modern downtown Chicago offices, is expanding staff and is seeking PROJECT MANAGER to assist build ground-up and remodel existing retail plazas through the entire process beginning at construction bidding through store openings.

This position will include obtaining obtaining competitive bids from outside subcontractors; direct construction management from our downtown office, as well as managing outside vendors, i.e. Architects, Engineers and outside contractors.

The successful candidate will ensure timely, effective and efficient management construction projects (new build and remodels, )

The successful candidate will meet/exceed targeted timelines and budgets with the overall goal of enabling a timely, predictable, high quality, effective and efficient open/re-open for all project types.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• From our downtown corporate office , The successful candidate will direct and Lead multiple construction projects : project management of our field superintendents, planning, budgeting, and quality control, qualify and direct sub-contractors, architects, engineers and other consultants, will keep them on schedule, hold them accountable and takes appropriate action in a timely manner to maintain proper project planning
• Effective contract management: comprehensive understanding of all construction / lease / landlord related contracts and commitments, including LOI and Landlord work-letter, ensures compliance to LL obligations and key dates, pro-actively assesses potential risks.
• The successful candidate will manage all Project Schedules by tracking projects based on defined project plan timelines: provides timely and accurate updates through entering dates and schedule information

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

• 5 years experience in retail construction management

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Experienced in project management (construction) and proficient in reading plans
• Detailed knowledge of supporting technology: budgeting, estimating, scheduling
• Strong relationship and influencing skills
• Proficient in Excel.
• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA, federal and state requirements
• Ability to navigate / work with regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational skills
• Persistent, detailed and able to report clearly and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to determine the key step in a complex process in order to advance projects

Must have verifiable current references