Project Manager

FourPoint Chicago; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

Advanced CFRP technology exposure

Travel a few times per year

Job summary

FourPoint Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to estimate, manage, and deliver projects in a safe, efficient, and quality manner. This remote role covers structural repair and strengthening, including post-tensioning and CFRP projects, with travel 2-3 times per year to project sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of civil construction/project management experience, reads engineering drawings, and can coordinate with clients, engineers, vendors, and internal teams to meet schedule and budget

Qualifications

• Experience managing repair and strengthening projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong communication and client-management skills.
• OSHA or safety training or ability to obtain it.
• Five+ years in civil construction or related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety with site-specific safety plans.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, and internal teams.
• Manage project budget and financial reporting.
• Lead project from initiation to handoff and closure.
• Prepare cost estimates for labor and materials.
• Review shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Engage with marketing for campaigns and reports.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelors degree preferred

Engineering or technical degree preferred

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Crew Tracks

Navision

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager

Compensation: $150,000 to $165,000 per year, depending on experience (10+ years of experience preferred)

Job Type: Full Time Remote (travel required 2-3 times a year)

We are hiring a Project Manager to estimate, manage, and deliver projects in a safe, efficient, and quality manner. This role covers structural repair and strengthening, mainly post tensioning and carbon fiber polymer (CFRP) projects, largely within the heavy civil and commercial infrastructure markets.

It is fully remote, with required travel a few times a year. We are looking for someone who is focused, driven, and self motivated, with strong technical competence and superior communication skills to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Benefits

1. Opportunity to work on projects across a global company operating in over 50 countries.
2. Exposure to advanced post tensioning and CFRP technology.
3. Involvement in high profile infrastructure and construction markets.

Requirements:

1. Four year college degree preferred.
2. Technical or engineering degree preferred.
3. Five or more years managing repair and strengthening work preferred.
4. Completion of a Project Management Professional certification preferred.
5. OSHA or equivalent safety training preferred, or the ability to obtain it.
6. Ability to read engineering drawings.
7. Thorough understanding of post tensioning systems, carbon fiber systems, structural repair and strengthening systems, and related products and services, or the ability to gain this knowledge quickly.
8. Experience in civil construction, heavy construction, DOT, bridge construction, or similar construction site work.
9. Working experience with HCSS Heavy Bid, Crew Tracks, Navision, Microsoft Office, or the ability to learn this software quickly.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure job site safety through development of site specific safety execution plans for each project.
2. Work collaboratively with the team to ensure clear accountability and a coordinated approach for all clients and internal teams.
3. Build strong relationships with external clients, customers, engineers, vendors, and operational team members.
4. Lead, manage, coordinate, and direct any assigned project.
5. Manage the financial aspects of assigned projects to meet or exceed budget expectations.
6. Use Navision for Job Progress Report management and monthly financial reporting.
7. Maintain a hands on understanding of the target market and competitor landscape by talking to clients during project execution.
8. Attend industry events, conferences, and exhibitions as needed.
9. Develop, communicate, and implement project handoff and operational plans.
10. Work with the designated marketing partner on campaigns, collateral, project reports, and social media postings as needed.
11. Maintain up to date, in depth knowledge of all products and services.
12. Assist in resolving field performance, collections, and other customer satisfaction issues.
13. Read and understand construction contracts and manage projects to meet contractual terms.
14. Prepare cost estimates to support sales and business development for labor and material quotes.
15. Perform due diligence in acquiring material and service pricing to secure the best competitive third party pricing.
16. Prepare completed estimates for presentation to business development and management.
17. Manage preparation and submittal of shop drawings, work plans, and other technical submittals.

Travel requirements

1. Travel as required to meet company goals.
2. Ability to traverse a variety of construction site environments for site visits, sales calls, and similar activities.

Physical demands

1. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and laptop use.
2. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

This is a remote position.