Construction Project Manager
Wight & Company · Darien, IL · 3 wk ago
Project Management$110k–$150k/yrFull-time
Wight & Company is a nationally recognized, award‑winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and challenging the status quo. We are seeking a talented professional to join our team and make a real impact.
Essential Responsibilities
- Work with the preconstruction team to develop work scopes, solicit bids, conduct scope reviews and negotiate subcontracts
- Communicate with clients on project issues to assure client satisfaction
- Develop and maintain overall project schedules; coordinate with all parties to avoid delays
- Ensure timely review and processing of submittals, pay applications, and other project documentation
- Manage subcontractors; coordinate and communicate with subs in a professional manner
- Prepare project reports, including cost reports, monthly reports, and schedule updates
- Facilitate RFI resolution with owner and design team
- Oversee change order management process
- Responsible for overall project financial management
- Support project team on overall project requirements
- Support bid pursuits, proposal preparation, and new client development
- Develop and adhere to project quality control plan
- Collaborate with the design team from project initiation to completion
Background & Experience
- Engineering or Construction Management undergraduate degree required
- Master’s in Construction Management a plus
- 7+ years project management experience on commercial/institutional projects
- OSHA 30 certification a plus
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision
- Experience with bidding work, developing work scopes, subcontractor management, project scheduling, and cost reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite required
- Microsoft Project expected
- Procore and CMiC knowledge a plus
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit software desired
Pay
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000. Individual pay will be based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible work schedule to support work‑life balance