Design-Build Hospitality Project Manager

MAJC✨; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies in downtown Chicago is seeking a Project Manager for our Hospitality division. You will lead the design/build process, manage preconstruction through closeout, collaborate with clients and design teams, and drive project performance and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in Engineering or related field, 2–5 years in construction management or design, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Previous experience leading ground up commercial / hospitality / restaurant projects is preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout.
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors.
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule.
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client.
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports.
• Most importantly...find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!!

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Budgeting

Preconstruction planning

Value engineering

Subcontractor management

Site logistics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ARCO Companies in downtown Chicago is seeking a Project Manager for our Hospitality division. You will lead the design/build process, manage preconstruction through closeout, collaborate with clients and design teams, and drive project performance and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in Engineering or related field, 2–5 years in construction management or design, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.