Aviation Construction Project Manager I: Lead & Deliver

Leopardo Construction; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

401k + matching plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Group accident insurance

Job summary

Leopardo provides growth opportunities for a Project Manager I on exciting aviation projects in our aviation group. You will oversee budgets, scheduling, and organization while maintaining client and A/E relationships and ensuring alignment with company goals.

The PM I collaborates with Senior PMs on project scope, cost control, and implementation, supporting preconstruction, bid reviews, and subcontract coordination on multiple small to mid-size projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields
• 3+ years experience as a Project Engineer; field experience a plus
• Experience with scheduling and project accounting software; reading blueprints a must
• Ability to travel to national job sites

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction efforts and assist with budgets and estimates
• Develop and manage a detailed master schedule and critical path
• Coordinate subcontracts, insurance, and supplier bids
• Monitor RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
• Build client and A/E relationships and participate in meetings
• Assist in recruiting and training staff

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Reading blueprints

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields

Tools

Autodesk Forma Build

Job description

Leopardo provides growth opportunities for a Project Manager I on exciting aviation projects in our aviation group. You will oversee budgets, scheduling, and organization while maintaining client and A/E relationships and ensuring alignment with company goals.

The PM I collaborates with Senior PMs on project scope, cost control, and implementation, supporting preconstruction, bid reviews, and subcontract coordination on multiple small to mid-size projects.