Assistant Project Manager

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group in Chicago seeks a Project Manager for our Transportation Division. This role requires leadership across cost, planning, scheduling, and personnel management to deliver transportation projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of transportation project experience, ability to manage construction teams, and a preferred bachelor’s degree. Relocation may be required; salary ranges reflect experience and market expectations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience on transportation projects.
• Experience in managing construction teams.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for costs, planning, scheduling, engineering and personnel management.
• Project start up, project completion, and close-out process.
• Develops strategy for personnel development & recruiting.
• Responsible for managing contractual issues and client relationships.
• Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion.
• Provide leadership and development to project team and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to ensure safety goals are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Transportation Division in Chicago, IL. We are ideally seeking a candidate with previous transportation project experience. Are you someone who trusts your instincts and has confidence in your ability as a leader? When you see potential in others, do you invest in it? Do you have a proven track record of leading functional teams while successfully creating and delivering impactful solutions for your clients? Do you inspire others to want to do their very best every day? If yes, then keep reading! Walsh Project Managers organize and initiate structure, but also have a sense of flexibility and make changes where needed. They build lasting infrastructure but also enjoy the ability to build lasting relationships. They empower a sense of responsibility and hold themselves accountable for profitability and business outcomes. They maintain our culture by creating a family out of their project teams. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Project start up, project completion, and entire close-out process
• Develops strategy for personnel development & recruiting
• Responsible for managing contractual issues
• Establishing and maintain customer relationships
• Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion
• Provide leadership and development to project team
• Final say in the resolution of problems
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans
• Identifies issues to Program Manager as required to ensure the success of the project
• Reviews and approves preliminary schedules, financial projections, and cost to complete
• Ensures construction site rules and procedures are implemented and followed
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience on transportation projects
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in managing construction teams
• Success in client relationships

Specific roles may require relocation

Salary Range: $111,000 - $166,000

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs.

To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran Salary Range Disclaimer Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.