Project Manager

PERI Formwork Systems, Inc. – Chicago, IL

About the role

Provide project-management support for large, complex concrete shoring, formwork, and scaffolding projects and help drive long-term improvements in project procurement and execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer contact during the execution phase of assigned projects.
• Prepare resource pipeline and schedule covering engineering, assembly, material planning, and site supervision.
• Communicate needs across departments to ensure the project pipeline is achieved.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on design and material requirements.
• Coordinate with customers to plan deliveries and forecast upcoming material needs or areas of concern.
• Troubleshoot issues with customers, engineering, and operations teams to ensure prompt resolution.
• Assist local sales engineer and operations with returns and project closeouts.
• Develop contract summary sheets and billing models that meet customer expectations and PERI requirements for non-standard products.
• Monitor material movement to align with project scope and contractual terms.
• Ensure billing aligns with contract requirements.
• Track internal and external costs against project budget and schedule.
• Maintain and communicate change-order documents with the customer.
• Oversee project closeout processes and organize settlement discussions.
• Work with all departments to identify problems and develop long-term solutions, processes, and procedures that improve management of large, complex projects.
• Assist in developing and implementing the National Highrise Segment sales strategy.
• Travel domestically 10% of the time for client meetings and site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Two years of relevant professional experience, including:
  • Two years in the formwork or scaffolding sector.
  • Two years with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
  • Two years of practical construction-site experience in the assembly, erection, and dismantling of formwork and access scaffolding.
  • One year of experience with 2D or 3D calculation software.

Pay

$74,256–$92,000 per year