Project Manager

Waukegan Steel, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

401(k) match

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On the job training

Vehicle Program

Company phone and laptop provided

Job summary

Waukegan Steel, LLC in the Chicagoland area seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple structural steel and miscellaneous metal projects from bid award through closeout. You will be the main contact for GCs and CMs, coordinating shop drawings, fabrication, field installation, and final closeout.

The role requires 3+ years in project management, 5+ years in Chicagoland construction, and proficiency in reading blueprints and shop drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Chicagoland construction preferred.
• 3+ years in a project management role.
• Proficient with architectural/structural blueprint reading and steel shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project execution from bid to closeout.
• Coordinate with GCs/CMs on day-to-day issues.
• Prepare monthly pay applications (AIA G702/G703) and track change orders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Steel shop drawings

Education

BS Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

PROCORE

Job description

Waukegan Steel is a structural steel fabricator based in the greater Chicagoland area and serving the Midwest. Our team has worked on various projects throughout the city including, Soldier Field, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Northwestern Welsh-Ryan Arena, Washington/Wabash CTA Platform, Ravinia Festival, and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Project Managers manage multiple structural steel and misc. metal projects located throughout the Chicagoland area. Project Managers manage multiple structural steel and misc. metal projects located throughout the Chicagoland area. The PM is responsible for day-to-day oversight of our contracted scope of work – from bid award, shop drawings/submittals, steel fabrication, field installation, and project closeout. The PM is the main contact for our customers for all day-to-day issues (GCs and CMs). This

role has strong growth potential as Waukegan Steel continues to increase their revenue and size.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established Waukegan Steel project management policies and procedures.
• Review project documents and develop strong knowledge of project scope and all requirements.
• Develop project schedules, sequencing plans, and overall coordination of the install of all steel work.
• Prepare, submit, and track resolution to project RFIs.
• Identify added scope, prepare change order pricing, submit and track approvals of COs
• Prepare monthly pay applications utilizing AIA G702, G703 forms; track approval.
• Resolve day to day project issues; follow up with customers as needed.

Education and Experience

• Strong interest in working for a Steel fabricator/subcontractor
• 5+ years of experience working in the Chicagoland construction industry preferred
• 5+ years of experience with structural steel fabrication/erection or related industry preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a project management role.
• Proficient with architectural/structural blueprint reading and steel shop drawings.
• Knowledge of AIA billing process (G702/G703 forms).
• PROCORE software knowledge is preferred.
• Education: BS Structural or Civil Engineering is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidate must be driven and assertive with strong communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to follow up on tasks without daily guidance.
• Ability to effectively manage a high volume of tasks/requests in a professional manner.
• Salary commensurate with years of experience and qualifications.

Competitive Total Rewards

• A competitive base salary up to $115K (Depending on Experience)
• Bonus structure that is project and profit based.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) match
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Vehicle Program
• Company phone and laptop provided

Waukegan Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply