Project Manager (Drywall/Carpentry Contractor)

Jobot; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager for our Chicago office to oversee and drive successful construction projects from planning through closeout. You will manage schedules, budgets, and subcontractors while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 3–5 years of GC or commercial metal framing/drywall PM experience, and proficiency with OST and QuickBid. Join a national contractor with a collaborative culture and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of GC or commercial metal framing and drywall construction experience in Project Management.
• Solid experience with OST and QuickBid.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction budgets, scheduling, and estimating.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of construction projects in regards to scheduling, manpower, tools and material, and subcontractors.
• Managing the project budget and financial reporting.
• Coordinating billings, including change orders and related items.
• Setting up jobsite project and accounting files.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Coordinating material purchases and deliveries.
• Leadership and supervision of project team members.

Skills

PM experience

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

OST

QuickBid

Job description

Jobot Job is hosted by: Collin Walsh

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

We are a national specialty contractor, looking to add a talented Project Manager to our Chicago office.

A bit about us:

We are a national contractor specializing in carpentry, plastering, drywall, insulation, ceiling, and installations services. One of the largest, interior/exterior finish contractors in the U.S. we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects.

Why join us?

We offer the small to mid-size company feel, while being backed by the pockets of a nationwide specialty contractor. With our average employee tenure of 10+ years, we boast one of the best company cultures in construction. Our offers include but are not limited to competitive salary and benefits package, including medical; dental; 401k; voluntary benefits; disability; life insurance; paid vacation, holiday, volunteer & sick time; paid parental leave; student loan paydown program; and EAP.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of construction projects in regards to scheduling, manpower, tools and material, and subcontractors.
• Managing the project budget and financial reporting.
• Coordinating billings, including change orders and related items.
• Setting up jobsite project and accounting files.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Coordinating material purchases and deliveries.
• Leadership and supervision of project team members.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of GC or commercial metal framing and drywall construction experience in Project Management.
• Solid experience with OST and QuickBid.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction budgets, scheduling, and estimating.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization and multi-tasking skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.