Project Manager

About the role

Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate. We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.

Major responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen client relations.
• Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction documents.
• Responsible for overall bidding activities on projects.
• Provide initial schedule for estimating and bidding purpose.
• Aid Superintendent with detailed construction scheduling as necessary.
• Negotiate, award, write and enforce contracts.
• Review with Superintendent project costs to ensure project is kept within budget.
• Ensure compliance with bond and insurance requirements.
• Maintain Subcontractor relations.
• Aid with conflict resolution.
• Cookordinate office departments support as required for project needs.
• Cookordinate all close-out activities on a timely basis.
• Perform additional assignments per clients or managements direction.

Position requirements

• 4-year construction-related degree or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance and management required.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.

Compensation details

Salary Range: $90,000-$150,000
Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.
Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.