Construction Project Manager - CST

fourgen; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Profit sharing

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Co. is seeking a Project Manager to drive commercial electrical projects from kickoff to closeout on a Port Washington, WI jobsite.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and field coordination with the Superintendent and Foremen, while building client relationships and ensuring safety and quality. Requirements include 4+ years in project operations/PM and bonus credentials (CM/Engineering degree or CM certificate).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project operations/PM experience in commercial construction.
• Bonus: bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or CM certificate.
• Experience with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects $5M–$50M.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate and manage project risk, and elevate concerns to leadership.
• Create and manage the full project schedule from kickoff to closeout.
• Manage all project finance requirements including billings and cost control.
• Earn client trust through communication, collaboration and problem solving.
• Chair project meetings with customers for planning and updates.
• Coordinate materials across departments to ensure availability.
• Lead the team with clear communication and guidance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Safety management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Systems Management / Engineering

Construction Management certificate

Equivalent field or project experience

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Continental Electrical Construction Co. and our tri-venture, CST, is looking for a Project Manager to help drive our electrical construction projects forward. The Project Manager is responsible for managing construction projects, scheduling resources, ensuring that budgets and timelines are met, and working closely with the Superintendent and Foremen to ensure the successful progress and completion of the project. This role is based on a jobsite in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mitigate and manage project risk, and elevate concerns – and solutions – quickly to Project Operations and Field Operations leadership
• Create and manage the full project schedule from project kickoff to project closeout
• Manage all project finance requirements, including billings, project setup, project buy-out, project cost control, change order management, and cost to complete
• Earn the trust of clients by cultivating relationships, communicating swiftly, collaborating, and solving challenges
• Chair project meetings including planning, progress updates, and reviews with customers
• Work with departments across the organization to ensure that project materials are available and in place as needed
• Serve as a key leader and provide clear communication and guidance to all team members
• Understand the full scope of the project contract and negotiate changes as needed
• Review all project documents including estimates, design drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Ensure the timely completion of all job closeout procedures
• Maintain a high degree of safety on our work across the jobsite

Your Expertise:

• Required: You have at least 4 years of project operations/project management experience in commercial construction, or equivalent field operations management experience
• Bonus Points: You have earned a bachelor’s degree in Construction Systems Management, Engineering, or a related field; a Construction Management certificate; or have equivalent field or project experience on a commercial construction site
• Bonus Points: You have experience with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $5M to $50M
• Bonus Points: You have extensive knowledge in construction management software
• Bonus Points: You hold an active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development

A values-based working environment:

• E: Everyone United
• N: Nurture Communication
• E: Enforce Accountability
• R: Relationships Matter
• G: Growth and Development
• Y: You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• profit sharing
• retirement benefits
• company-provided life and disability insurance
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• volunteer time off
• tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• company-subsidized wellness programs

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.