Project Manager

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County Prestress in Westmont, IL is seeking a Project Manager to guide high-priority precast concrete projects from bid through production and delivery. You will review plans, prepare quotes, coordinate materials, and ensure schedules and delivery timelines are met.

You will supervise the estimator, support the Sales Operations Manager, and mentor Project Coordinators, collaborating with Sales, customers, scheduling, and production teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• 4-5 years’ experience in the precast industry.
• Pro-active, multi-tasking, self-motivated team player with positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented strategic thinker.
• Computer experience is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar drafting software, and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Identify and track precast concrete job opportunities in both public and private sectors.
• Review plans and specifications to develop accurate quotes for high-priority design-build projects.
• Create detailed take-offs and submittal drawings with high accuracy for timely submission.
• Collaborate with the customer and sales team to support high-profile projects.
• Coordinate special-order items to ensure timely procurement.
• Provide ongoing project support, including addressing technical questions and design changes.
• Manage scheduled production and ensure delivery timelines are met.
• Provide daily and weekly production schedules and revisions.
• Field production questions and resolve with customers.
• Communicate project timelines and priorities to the Scheduler.
• Occasional visits to jobsites to check status and schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re hiring a Project Manager to join County Prestress in Westmount, IL.

Job Summary:

The Project Manageris responsible foridentifying, estimating, and managing high-priority and design-build precast concrete projects from bid through production and delivery. This role reviews construction plans, preparesaccuratequotes and take-offs, coordinates special-order materials, and ensures production schedules and delivery timelines are met.The position works closely with Sales, customers, scheduling, and production teams to resolve technical issues, manage design changes, andmaintainclear project communication. This role also provides oversight to the estimator and supports the Sales Operations Manager while helping guide and develop Project Coordinators.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifyand track precast concrete job opportunities in both public and private sectors.

• Review architectural, structural, and civil utility construction plans and specifications to developaccurateand competitivequotesfor high-priority design-build projects.

• Create detailed take-offs and submittal drawings with high accuracy fortimelysubmission.

• Collaborate with the customer& sales teamto ensuresupportfor high-profile projects.

• Coordinate special-order items to ensuretimelyprocurement.

• Provide ongoing project support, includingaddressing technical questions, managing design changes, andchangingorders.

• Manage scheduled production and ensure projected delivery timelines are met.

• Provide daily and weekly production schedules and revisions.

• Field production questions and resolve with customers.

• Communicate project timelines and priorities clearly to the Scheduler.

• Occasional visits to jobsites to check the status and schedule ofhigh-priority or design-build projects

• Overseethe estimator who willassistwith high-priorityprojects.

• Assist the Sales Operations Manager with anysupport neededtasks andhelp train and guide project coordinators with their project management

• Assist the Sales Operations Manager as needed and contribute to the training and development of Project Coordinators in project management processes.

COUNTY Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Project Management
• Project Risk Management
• Budgeting & Project Cost Management
• Resource Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication
• Negotiating
• Change Management

Experience & Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent
• 4-5years’ experiencein the precast industry
• Pro-active, multi-tasking, self‑motivated team player with positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented strategic thinker
• Computer experience isrequired
• Proficiencyin AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar drafting software, and Microsoft Officeproducts

Work Environment:

• Frequent sitting and computer use in an office environment.
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement through production areas.
• Occasional lifting orcarrying25-40 pounds.
• Periodic construction jobsite visits requiring walking on uneven terrain.
• Exposuretooutdoor weather conditions during site visits.

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.