Project Executive

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Profit sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell phone and laptop provided

Car allowance

Gas card

Company outings

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago to lead construction projects from inception to completion. You will oversee project administration staff and engineers, work with superintendents to set priorities, and ensure accurate forecasting of costs and adherence to estimates.

The role requires extensive experience across trades, strong document review skills, and the ability to bring business development opportunities to the team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Construction Project Management or as a project executive.
• Experience with carpentry, masonry, concrete work, site excavation and grading, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and electrical.
• Experience in multiple fields of construction.
• Working knowledge of construction technology and details.
• Candidate must be proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings.
• Bring Business Development Opportunities to the team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and directing projects from start to finish; supervise project administration staff and engineers.
• Coordinate with project superintendents to establish priorities and monitor costs/revenue.
• Forecast, track and report project costs and adherence to estimates; resolve labor disputes and manage contracts/subcontracts.
• Assist with pre-qualification for bidders, develop and solicit responses to RFPs/RFQs, assist owner in delivery method selection.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to meet safety goals; maintain documentation such as RFIs and change orders.
• Develop strong relationships with Superintendents, Subcontractors, and Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Leadership

Business development

Job description

Project Manager

Our client offers a full range of General Contracting and construction services that focuses on quality over quantity. They are committed to understanding client's needs and objectives. This has led to over 85 percent of repeated business or direct referrals; leading to a strong pipeline of work. Our client is a smaller company which drives their culture to focus on growth, inclusion, and quality for everyone. They offer exceptional benefits in addition to your base salary.

Job Description

Overseeing and directing projects from start to finish. Directs and supervises work of project administration staff and construction engineers, as well as works in partnership with project superintendents to establish operational priorities. Responsible for forecasting, tracking/reporting project costs/revenue and adherence to project estimates. Responsible for problem resolution involving labor disputes, staffing, construction materials, construction equipment and contracts/subcontracts administration. Assist with pre-qualification process for bidders, develop and solicit responses to RFP's/RFQ's, assist the owner in selecting the appropriate project delivery method. Coordinates with construction Safety Manager to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety goals. Develop strong relationships with Superintendents, Subcontractors, and Assistant Project Managers. Maintain appropriate documentation through project such as RFI logs and change orders.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

15+ years of experience in Construction Project Management or as a project executive. Working knowledge of skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, concrete work, site excavation and grading, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and electrical. Have experience in multiple fields of construction. Working knowledge of construction technology and details. Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings. Bring Business Development Opportunities to the team. Strong communication skills. Detail oriented. Good time management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary starting at $150k.
• 401K match and Profit Sharing in Benefits Package.
• Career Stability with Business Development Opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits.
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Cell phone and laptop provided.
• Car allowance.
• Gas card provided.
• PTO - negotiable.
• Company outings with monthly happy hour.
• Opportunity to be a mentor to several Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Chicago, IL working location (possibility to work from home).