Project Manager - Civil

F.H. Paschen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Eligibility for Year End Bonus

LifeLock Subscription

Job summary

F.H. Paschen is seeking a Project Manager to lead heavy civil projects, coordinating the project team and managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors. The role requires experience with private and public owners, and familiarity with multiple delivery methods and self-perform work.

Ideal candidates will have a background in construction management or engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle complex, multi-site projects with safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy civil construction projects and project teams.
• Bachelor's in construction management or engineering is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with Job Order Contract projects is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction contract(s) and work orders.
• Supervise the project team and coordinate with site superintendents.
• Collaborate with office project managers for proposals and cost reporting.
• Negotiate changes and disputes with owners; maintain cost reports.
• Ensure safety, quality plans, and subcontractor management throughout.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Cost reporting

Cash flow management

Multi-project management

Construction knowledge

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Scheduling Software

Job description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offerMORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate withMORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provideMORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver withMORE Paschen.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager will manage Heavy Civil projects and manage the project team. Projects may vary between private and public owners, as well as a variety of delivery methods such as lump sum, negotiated and unit price work. The projects often include management of self-perform work, as well as managing subcontracted work.

Assigned Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the construction contract(s) and/or work orders
• Supervisory responsibility for project team assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders.
• Collaborate with other Project Manager(s) in the office, as necessary.
• Collaborate and monitor Superintendent(s) performance on contracts and/or work orders.
• Create and collaborate on work proposals.
• Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
• Administrative point of contact for the owner
• Understand details of project scope of work
• Create and maintain project cost reports.
• Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
• Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent.
• Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
• Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements.
• Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
• Must report to various work locations as assigned.

• 10 years of construction experience OR
• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering plus 5 years OR
• Master’s Degree plus 2 years
• Experience managing Job Order Contract projects preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction, design, cost reporting and cash flow management
• Proficiency in Project Management and Scheduling Software
• Great communication and organizational skills

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Eligibility for Year End Bonus
• LifeLock Subscription

Salary Range:

$90,000-$135,000

F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.