Construction Project Manager

Your role

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide program leadership by working with existing clients.
• Collaborate directly with clients to oversee multiple vendors and client stakeholders involved in designing and constructing the program including procuring vendors (A/E, constructor, etc.), managing the program to ensure adherence to budget and schedule, and aligning with project objectives.
• Advise on program risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Offer guidance on best practices and industry standards for contracting methods, program scheduling, and budget decisions.
• Provide advice on issue resolution in line with project objectives.
• Interact, coordinate, and communicate effectively with all levels of client management and support staff.
• Attend and participate in meetings with the client, architect, contractors, and other professional service providers.
• Review vendor invoices, billings, and pay applications to ensure compliance with the program budget and lender procedures.
• Evaluate design and construction issues, RFI’s, submittals throughout construction of the program.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients as requested, including regular project updates.
• Work within an internal team to ensure the implementation and compliance of P&M and PMR policies and procedures on projects.

  The Qualifications

  • Engineering Degree, Architecture Degree, or Construction Management Degree from an accredited college or university
  • 8+ years of building, design, and construction experience in the following areas: project management, construction administration or construction field management
  • Construction field experience on large-scale residential, commercial, or institutional work and knowledge of construction best practices are required
  • Understanding of the design process that drives scope and budget development is required
  • Construction cost estimating experience is desirable
  • Experience with vertical construction is desirable
  • Experience with design or construction of senior living or multi-family housing is desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Scheduling Software

  Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Chicago area or be willing to relocate to these areas for this opportunity. Expect site visits and in-person client meetings 1-2 days per week and occasional overnight travel (up to 25%).