Project Manager, Capital Projects

The Scion Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Maternal Leave

Job summary

The Scion Group is seeking a Project Manager, Capital Projects to lead capital initiatives from inception through completion at our Chicago headquarters. You will manage planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with governance standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in project management, a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and the ability to travel 50%+ while maintaining high quality and safety

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management and supervisory experience.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50% or more annually.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Fast-paced environment; ability to re-prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects to meet spending plans, deadlines, budgets and quality standards.
• Plan, schedule and perform cost analysis for each project.
• Provide timely communication on scope, status and schedule to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with governance and contracting processes.
• Review change orders and obtain approvals before proceeding.
• Investigate variances and report insights to Director, Capital.
• Coordinate with AP for contractor payments and lien waivers.

Skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

At The Scion Group,we’re changing what student housing means. It’s bigger than beds and buildings. It’s about providing unique experiences and creating communities — both on and off campus — that feel like less like a place and more like a home.

We are searching for a Project Manager, Capital Projects is responsible for managing the successful execution of capital projects from inception to completion while maintaining compliance with Venture expectations and contractual deadlines. This position will ensure accuracy and progression of each project and establish fluid communication regarding the projects with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manages all capital projects to ensure capital spending plans are successfully executed and, where applicable, mandated or contractual deadlines, budgets, warranty and quality standards are met with compliance.
• Responsible for project planning, scheduling and cost analysis for each project.
• Provides timely and effective communication regarding project scope, status and schedule to appropriate corporate and property personnel.
• Ensures organizational compliance with Venture governance expectations regarding bidding and contracting process.
• Reviews change order requests and obtains company approval prior to moving forward.
• Investigates project variances, submits variance reports and communicates key insights to Director, Capital.
• Work closely with AP department for contractor payments and final Lien waivers.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. However, they are indicative of the types of responsibilities normally performed by the Project Manager, Capital projects.

Qualifications

• College graduate preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of previous project management and supervisory experience, preferably within the student housing or a similar multi-family sector.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% or more in a year.
• Obtains a valid driver’s license.
• Flexible, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with quickly re-prioritizing.
• Values and fosters a sensitive and supportive approach to a diverse working and living environment.
• Committed to excellence and high standards.
• Job location is based at Scion's Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.
• Corporate Office experience is preferred.

Key attributes in our next team member

• Planning mastermind
• Problem-solver
• Persistent
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

$90,000 - $100,000 USD