Construction Project Manager

About the Role

Estimate, plan, direct, or coordinate activities concerned with petroleum construction projects. Oversee and participate in scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of projects. Survey potential worksites and collaborate with contractors, vendors, and labor agencies. Provide a comprehensive cost analysis for potential clients, ensuring all estimates address relevant governmental regulations. Excellent communication skills are required to present estimates to stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive cost estimates for a wide variety of construction projects.
• Survey potential sites for suitability and associated cost.
• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope.
• Create estimates for all necessary insurance considerations.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental, or other regulations.
• Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
• Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
• Operate company vehicles.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
• Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Collaborate with construction department to determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
• Meet with field employees for preconstruction meetings.
• Verify tank hole depths, grades, containment heights, and other benchmarks.
• Stay in communication with support staff on job progress and changes.
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an estimator required.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record required.
• Must be able to pass DOT driving requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally in and out of state to visit job sites and monitor project status and completion.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety vest, and glasses when necessary.

Preferred Experience

• Project management experience or petroleum industry experience.
• Construction industry experience.
• Proficiency with cost estimating software and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with construction practices, costs, and procedures.
• Vendor management and procurement experience.
• Construction management experience.
• Proficiency with personal computers and smartphones.

Skills & Abilities

• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K.
• PTO and Sick Time (after 90 days of employment).

Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment is employee-owned.

Work Environment

Based on customer location and work needed. Working in all weather types.

Pay

Starting pay: $28.00–$30.00 per hour.