Project Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

JLM Staffing is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois, to oversee coordination of multiple new equipment installation projects. The role ensures timely project completion within budget while meeting technical and financial standards.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of elevator or related construction management experience and possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or business administration.

Compensation is $60,000 per year, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of elevator or related construction project management experience.
• Knowledge of cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate contract activities from award to completion.
• Communicate with contractors, owners, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Contract writing

Communication skills

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration

Job description

Major Elevator Company is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• The Project manager ensures that each project is completed in a timely manner on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical and financial standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations.
• Coordinating all contract activities from the project award stage to completion of the elevator and escalator installation and provide a progress review of projects to ensure that contract documents are consistent with the required scope of the project
• Communicate directly with multiple representatives of the general contractors, owners, architects and designers, also State and Local authorities and regulatory agencies concerning project design, preparations, and scheduling of installation for the equipment
• Candidate will also work closely with the internal sales staff, construction superintendents and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both the financial and customer perspectives
• Candidate will be required to periodically work on job sites
• Candidate should be versed in contract writing and administration, and will perform customary construction process duties that include managing billing, consultant and contractors’ payments, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of elevator experience or related construction project management experience
• Knowledge of the principals of cost estimating, scheduling and contract administration
• Ability to accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change
• Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
• Ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings
• Must possess proficient oral and written communication and presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively with wide variety of people with diverse background of all levels and disciplines
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team‑oriented relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, managers, clients and others in contact with the job.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration required.

Additional Information

Compensation: $60,000/Year