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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

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