Construction Project Manager
Actalent · Des Plaines, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteProject Management$34–$62.5/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate highly effective project management tasks including due diligence, design review, value engineering, defining subcontract scopes, negotiating contracts, establishing and controlling schedules, and reviewing and approving scope changes.
- Manage multiple projects along with a team of construction personnel on jobs ranging in size.
- Accurately estimate project costs and author project scopes to potential bidders.
- Coordinate field activities between ownership and the office.
- Maintain general conditions and job costing.
- Manage the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality, and safety.
- Participate in pre-construction services, including estimating and value engineering.
- Supervise Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contracts or work orders.
- Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
- Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, and engineers.
- Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
- Provide on-site supervision and coordinate with other subcontractors and parties on-site.
- Plan and manage all site activities by all sub-trades.
- Ensure projects align with high standards of safety and quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 10+ years of construction project management experience, specifically in federal projects.
- Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Understanding of construction law.
- Adherence to company policies and regulations.
- Customer service orientation.
- Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not required).
Work Environment
The role requires 80% of the time spent in the office and 20% on the project site. The office is conveniently located in Des Plaines, near O'Hare.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DES PLAINES, IL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $62.50/hr.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)