Project Manager

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Construction in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Pre-construction Manager to lead pre-construction activities and align with the superintendent for project success. You will manage client relationships, guide estimating and bidding, and oversee budgeting and scheduling.

The role requires 4–10 years in construction, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $150,000 with a base salary and discretionary bonus; benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage client relationships on complex projects.
• Experience estimating from conceptual to construction documents.
• Strong budgeting and cost control capabilities.
• Deep understanding of construction management processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen client relationships.
• Accurately estimates projects from conceptual through construction documents.
• Oversee budgeting and bidding activities.
• Provide scheduling input for estimating and bidding; assist with field scheduling.
• Negotiate, award, write and enforce contracts.
• Review project costs with the superintendent to keep on budget.
• Ensure bond and insurance compliance.
• Maintain subcontractor relationships and assist with conflict resolution.
• Coordinate site logistics with the superintendent.
• Support close-out activities and project transfers.

Skills

Client relationship management

Estimating

Budgeting

Construction management

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

ABOUT POWER:

Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.

We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide overall management for pre-construction activities and work with the superintendent to ensure successful project completion. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained. Make decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with client and profitability of projects which he/she manages. Acts without close supervision. Requires proven experience and judgment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and strengthen client relationship.
• Accurately estimates projects from conceptual through construction documents.
• Responsible for overall budgeting / bidding activities on projects.
• Provide initial schedule for estimating and bidding purpose. Assist superintendent with detailed construction scheduling as necessary.
• Negotiate, award, write and enforce contracts.
• Review with superintendent project costs to ensure project is kept within budget.
• Ensure compliance with bond and insurance requirements.
• Maintain subcontractor relationships. Assist with conflict resolution.
• Work with superintendent on job site logistics and schedule.
• Coordinate office support as required for project needs.
• Coordinate all close-out activities on a timely basis.
• Perform additional assignments per client or management direction.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent
• Extensive (4-10 years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and staff management.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

Salary Range: $90,000-$150,000

Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.