Project Manager (Drywall/Carpentry Contractor)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager to join our Chicago office on a full-time basis. The role will oversee construction projects, manage budgets, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain client relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in GC or commercial metal framing and drywall, fluency with OST and QuickBid, and strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Contract reading

Multitasking

Team management

Tools

OST

QuickBid

Job description

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

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

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:

• 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.

Job Details

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.