Multifamily Construction Project Leader

ARCO Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager for our Multifamily Construction team.

You will lead a project from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating design teams, clients, and subcontractors to deliver quality, on-time results while managing budget and safety." The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or related field, 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, 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, light industrial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction 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!!!

Job description

ARCO Companies in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager for our Multifamily Construction team.

You will lead a project from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating design teams, clients, and subcontractors to deliver quality, on-time results while managing budget and safety." The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or related field, 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project.