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

Year End Bonus eligibility

LifeLock Subscription

Job summary

F.H. Paschen is seeking a Project Manager to lead heavy civil projects, managing the project team and contracts for both private and public owners. You will handle self-perform and subcontracted work, cost reports, and change orders.

Qualifications include 10 years in construction or a BS plus 5 years, or a Master’s plus 2 years. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of construction experience or
• BS in Construction Management or Engineering plus 5 years or
• Master's Degree plus 2 years

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction contract(s) and/or work orders.
• Supervise the project team assigned to contracts and/or work orders.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers and monitor Superintendent performance.
• Create and review work proposals and negotiate changes with owners.
• Coordinate field quality assurance and quality control plans with Superintendents.
• Oversee safety plan collaboration with Superintendents.
• Manage MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements and EEO/affirmative action compliance.
• Report to various work locations as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management software

Scheduling software

Education

BS 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.