Prime MEP Construction Project Manager

McKinstry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave

Learning and advancement

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Construction Project Manager - Prime MEP to lead critical projects in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on delivering on time and on budget with strong client satisfaction while coordinating design, engineering, and field teams.

You will manage resources, cost controls, safety compliance, and stakeholder communication throughout project phases. A bachelor’s in CM/Eng or equivalent experience is required, with 5 years PM experience and OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction is required.
• Proficient with scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Primavera and/or Suretrak required.
• Completed OSHA 30 class is required.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractor preferred.
• PE, CPM, LEED professional designations is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and required.
• Basic estimating skills required.
• RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred.
• Proficient with construction financial programs and software preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of accounting and financial management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies required resources to achieve project goals.
• Generates preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and general support.
• Primary contact for project engineering staff during construction.
• Transitions project management and engineer activities from design to construction phase and construction to completion phase.
• Communicates with the General Contractor, Architect, Engineer, Owner, and other stakeholders.
• Supports and provides input to development strategies, goals, and objectives specific to project execution at each project phase.
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules and scopes of work.
• Defines project responsibilities to project management, engineering and field staff.
• Documents and resolves subcontractor and vendor billing issues.
• Assists the business development team in responding to requests for proposal and bid process.
• Assess site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to property and personnel.
• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.

Skills

Scheduling software

MS Office Suite

OSHA 30

Estimating skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

SureTrak

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Construction Project Manager - Prime MEP to lead critical projects in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on delivering on time and on budget with strong client satisfaction while coordinating design, engineering, and field teams.

You will manage resources, cost controls, safety compliance, and stakeholder communication throughout project phases. A bachelor’s in CM/Eng or equivalent experience is required, with 5 years PM experience and OSHA 30 certification.