Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general contractor is seeking a Project Manager during food storage projects in the Midwest and Southeast regions. Candidates should have a construction-related degree and substantial experience in project management. The role offers a competitive salary up to $180k, enrollment in the bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits, including generous PTO and comprehensive medical plans.

Benefits

Base salary up to $180k

Enrollment in the bonus plan

3 weeks starting PTO

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans

401k with matching

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (4-10 years) in construction, design, finance, and staff management.
• Willingness to travel 2-3 times a month for project sites.
• Ability to apply effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects from conceptual to construction documents.
• Work with designers to facilitate early-stage design.
• Manage budgeting and bidding activities on projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

Your new company

Our client is currently seeking to hire high-performing Project Managers to work on cold storage and food storage projects in the Midwest and Southeast Regions. This role is open to relocators and traveling candidates.

Our partnership client is a Top 20, nationally rated ENR Design Build General Contractor established for almost 100 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a premier builder to work on significant, high-profile industrial projects and to become part of the growing Industrial team the company is looking to cultivate.

Your new role

• Accurately estimates projects from conceptual through construction documents.

• Work with in-house designers to facilitate early-stage design process

• Responsible for overall budgeting / bidding activities on projects.

• Provide initial schedule for estimating and bidding purposes. 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.

• Conduct site analysis and land acquisition due diligence for clients, as needed.

• Perform additional assignments per client or management direction.

What you'll need to succeed

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent

• Extensive (4-10 years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and staff management.

• Must be willing to travel 2-3x/mo to project sites for 1-2 days at a time

• 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.

What you'll get in return

• Base salary up to $180k depending on your skill set & experience
• Enrollment into the company bonus plan, based on profitability and project performance
• Potential sign-on bonus
• 3 weeks starting PTO plus 5 sick days, 2 personal days, 7 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans including spouse/children
• 401k + matching %
• Travel policy covering your travel, return to home location if required and expenses on-site

What you need to do now

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