Project Manager- Construction Risk Management

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc.; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

401(k) plan with company match

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Full Time Construction Risk Management Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality delivery on time. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to cultivate relationships within a team. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's Degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. A competitive benefits package is offered, including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in construction or related field.
• 5+ years relevant experience in construction or construction-related field such as architecture, construction management and/or engineering.
• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Oversee quality through the project life cycle.
• Cultivate relationships to deliver quality projects on time.
• Cultivate strong relationships with the Partner team and client to deliver a quality product on time.
• Conduct occasional inspections and write reports as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate client scope changes and expectations with RMs and PAs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Exceptional writing skills

Strong relationship cultivation

Proficient in project estimating

Construction design knowledge

Estimating/proposals QA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering

Job description

About Us

At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,400+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem‑solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest‑Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals.

Summary

Partner is seeking a Full Time Construction Risk Management Project Manager to perform all Project Management responsibilities including planning, executing, reviewing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines and within budget.

Construction Risk Management Services

• Document and Cost Review
• Contractor Evaluation
• Code Compliance Inspection
• Construction Progress Monitoring
• Pay Application Review (Funds Control)
• Cost to Complete
• Pre‑Construction Document and Cost Analysis
• Budget Reviews

Essential Duties & Tasks

• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Oversee quality of Partner’s deliverables throughout the project's life cycle.
• Coordinating the efforts of Partner team members, and at times Partner Associates (PAs) in order to deliver projects according to plan
• Cultivate strong relationships with the Partner team members and the Client in order to successfully deliver a quality product on time
• Conduct occasional inspections
• Occasionally write reports

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility of all portions of the services/reports being provided, including text and appendices.
• Communicate with client relationship managers (RM) and Professional Associates (PAs) regarding scope‑of‑work (SOW) and client expectations throughout the term of the project.
• Effectively communicate project expectations (i.e. Client‑specific SOW, templates) to team members and assessors in a timely and clear fashion throughout the course of the project.
• Provide solid recommendations and solutions to RMs and clients, while understanding the assessment’s potential impact on the transaction process.
• Identify and resolve issues with projects.
• Deliver appropriate progress reports (verbally or e‑mail), recommendations to the RM and Client.
• Manage client follow‑up, questions, and concerns.
• Communicate and coordinate follow‑up questions with PAs during review process
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members.
• Coordinate and respond to client requests for changes in project scope.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (internal and external)
• Ability to work on projects concurrently
• Proven ability to successfully deliver a quality product on time
• Exceptional writing skills
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team
• Understand design concepts, construction components and funding/payment processes as it relates to construction projects
• Proficient in project estimating/proposals; report author; quality assurance (QA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree from accredited university in architecture, construction management and or engineering discipline.
• 5+ years relevant experience in construction or construction related field such as architecture, construction management and/or engineering.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen

Compensation

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The company maintains a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual’s race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), reproductive health decision making, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

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