Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association

Westmont (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

K-Five Construction Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to provide overall management direction for multiple projects, setting objectives and policies. You will maintain liaison with client contracts, monitor on-site construction and financial activities, and ensure projects stay within timeline and budget.

Responsibilities include leading project teams, maintaining customer relationships, developing critical paths, and overseeing startup to closeout processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
  • 5-10 years practical experience as a Project Manager, road construction preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills; customer relationships are key.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall management direction to multiple projects, set objectives and policies.
  • Establish and maintain customer relationships and on-site coordination.
  • Develop critical path schedule and manage start-up, execution and closeout.
  • Ensure projects meet timeline and budget; maintain profitability.
  • Authorize contract communications and lead progress/coordination meetings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and comunicati
Negotiation
Leadership
Independent work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field
PMP certification a plus

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)
Project management software

Job description

Why K-Five Construction Corporation?
  • 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
  • One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
  • Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
  • Collaborative Work Environment
  • Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Job purpose

A Project Manager provides overall management direction to multiple projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with prime client contracts, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of on-site construction manager. May be top on-site manager on large, extensive projects. Ensures projects are completed within timeline and budgetary requirements.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Responsible for managing and directing the project team through communication, coordination and follow up necessary to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Establish and maintain customer relationships.
  • Responsible for project start up, project completion and close out process.
  • Develops Critical path schedule and maintains updates throughout the duration of the project.
  • Authorizes correspondence to both Owner and Subcontractor when required, acting as primary liaison with Owner over contract matters.
  • Chairs progress meetings with the Owner/Consultant and/or coordination meetings with Subcontractor where necessary.
  • Identifies and secures necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule
  • Provides ongoing project information and project reviews as required by management.
  • Ensures steady cash flow/pay estimate processing by Owner.
  • Billing for all contract work, as well as estimating, submitting, negotiation, and billing extra work.
  • Has overall responsibility for profitability of entire job.
  • Prepares and submits contract documentation including:
  • Contract proposals.
  • Contract claims.
  • Material inspection.
  • Final quantity agreement with Owner and Subcontractors.
  • Final Contract documents required by Owner including DBE final documentation, Consent of Surety, etc.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5-10 years practical experience as a Project Manager, road construction industry preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
  • Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
  • Proficient in MS Office products, especially Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
  • Experience using project management and/or scheduling software.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; solid speaking, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Outstanding customer relationship management skills; must be able to work with many other stakeholders to manage project requirements.
  • Highly skilled in the art of negotiation.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Must be a self-starter, willing to what it takes to get the job done.
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
  • Strong leadership skills; ability to develop and motivate a project team.
  • Highly organized: can handle multiple projects concurrently; demonstrates proficiency in planning needs assessment and communication of both.
  • Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting functions.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Working conditions

The working conditions for this job entail a combination of working in an office setting and working in the field. Offsite jobsite visits include working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold with exposure to loud noises and equipment with moving parts. May require evening and weekend work on a regular basis during periods of heavy workload.

Physical requirements

Incumbent is required to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as operate a motor vehicle. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

About Us

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Chicagoland. We specialize in general contracting, asphalt and concrete paving, and material production, and are one of the largest contractors in the region. We are committed to sustainable practices and have been a leader in green construction for many years.

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