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Project Manager

E&K Companies, Inc.
Elmhurst, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
Essential Functions

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

  • Manage the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of multiple projects.
  • Provide management oversight for all phases of project(s) including coordinating field staff, materials, equipment, submittals, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications, creating and maintaining schedules, financial management, review and pricing of change documents and budget/cost reviews and re-estimates.
  • Responsible for taking actions necessary to ensure a profitable and successful project
  • Identify and implement opportunities that result in overall project enhancements
  • Customer events
  • Establish project budgets, monitor costs and report results to the entire project team.
  • Provide monthly forecasting and all cost reporting for assigned projects.
  • Provide accurate material lists to the Foreman and Purchasing Manager for ordering materials.
  • Monitor project schedules and provide timely responses to revisions issued.
  • Attend on-site meetings as required.
  • Monitor project budgets and resources allocations.
  • Responsible for Subcontractor set-up and paperwork maintenance as applicable.
  • Responsible for setup of QA program for the project.
  • Contract management; including, but not limited to updating contract drawings and specifications, RFI and change management (i.e. ASIs, bulletins, RFQs) and submittals
  • Responsible for POA’s & Performance Evaluations for the team including monthly POA review meetings, yearly updates, Performance Evaluations / Performance Journal for direct reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may have direct reports and is responsible for the mentoring and training of those direct reports.

Competencies

  • Communication Proficiency
  • Confidentiality
  • Customer Focus
  • Ethical Practice
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Technical Capacity
  • Thoroughness/Attention to Detail
  • Time Management/ Priority Setting

Education and Experience

List The Required Experience/education For The Position

  • Knowledge of Windows applications, including Microsoft Office and operating software.
  • Ability to read detailed (blueprints) plans and specifications.
  • Knowledge of construction industry products and accompanying trades.
  • Experience with Construction Estimating.
  • Knowledge and proficiency with E&K Scopes of work and Project Management systems.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Office Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.
  • Field Environment – This position operates in a construction site and is subject to changing environmental conditions including extreme cold and hot temperatures, wind, and humidity; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes: Hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, hard-soled work boots, GFCI protection, fall protection, dust masks, respirators.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel is required (up to 25%).

EEO and Accommodation Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to afford equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants without regard to race; protected age; religion; color; sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation); disability; veteran status; national origin; genetic information; or any other protected class. Individuals who require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position will need to contact the CDMSG Human Resources Department with your accommodation request.

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