Project Manager I: Tenant Interiors Construction

Leopardo Companies; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

401k + matching plan

Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Leopardo Construction is hiring a Project Manager I for the Tenant Interiors group in Chicago. You will oversee small projects, manage budgets, scheduling, and client/architect relations, and assist senior staff on larger efforts.

Responsibilities include bid preparation, subcontracting, permit coordination, and ensuring project documentation accuracy. Travel to national jobsites may be required, with a focus on team collaboration and design coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture or related field or equivalent training/experience.
• 3+ years as a Project Engineer; field experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of market/industry is a plus; some estimating experience.
• Proven success on singular small-sized projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand construction documents.
• Familiarity with project management and accounting software; Forma Build is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects; assist budgets and estimates, coordinate bids and revisions.
• Prepare detailed general conditions budgets and related cost tracking.
• Coordinate permit applications and submittals.
• Negotiate, award and write subcontracts; ensure insurance and master agreements in place.
• Manage master schedule and identify critical path and key activities.
• Develop and monitor detailed project cost estimates and coordinate with Leopardo teams.
• Manage shop drawings/submittals, RFIs, and change orders; maintain logs.
• Coordinate meetings and distribute minutes with support staff.
• Collaborate with Superintendent on coordination, inspections and punchlist; obtain occupancy certificate.
• Review job costs and invoices for general conditions.

Connaissances

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Client relationships

A/E relationships

Subcontract negotiation

Blueprint reading

Formation

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture or related fields

Outils

Autodesk Forma Build

Scheduling software

Description du poste

Description

Position at Leopardo Construction

The Tenant Interiors group at Leopardo continues to grow and is looking for a project manager to grow with us. This is a great opportunity to work on exciting, top-notch TI projects in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Summary: As a member of the project management team, the Project Manager I (PM I) is responsible for the overall administration, execution and completion of singular small-sized or multiple small-sized projects, and may assist a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager II on mid-sized, large and/or complex projects. This role will participate in the development of a project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting and implementation ensuring consistency with Company strategy, commitments and goals. The PM I will monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between team members, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client and A/E (Architect/Engineer) relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects as required; assist in preparation of budgets and estimates, collaborate with estimating to solicit bids from qualified subcontractors/suppliers, qualify, review and evaluate bids to ensure required scopes are included, provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions
• Prepare detailed general conditions budgets as required; and, assist Estimating with incorporating the general conditions work into the overall project budget
• Coordinate preparation of permit applications for review/approval, and submittal of updated permit documents as required
• Negotiate, award and write all subcontracts in collaboration with Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader. Verify current master agreements, and ensure that an executed subcontract/work authorization and proper certificate of insurance are in place prior to subcontractors starting work on site
• Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management
• Develop, monitor and maintain a detailed master schedule; clearly identify key preconstruction activities that impact the project teams; and, clearly identify the critical path,and other activities such as owner move-in, inspections, and punchlist
• Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader to prepare comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project's duration. Communicate with Leopardo self-perform groups to enlist their involvement and strengthen the project team
• Manage the shop drawing/submittal schedule and process to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract documentation; monitor and distribute as required for coordination purposes
• Manage the requests for information (RFIs) and change order processes, maintain the appropriate logs, and review with the project team regularly
• Coordinate and conduct required meetings (e.g., pre-job, weekly construction meetings, post-job, and project closeout). Prepare and distribute meeting minutes with the Project Assistants support
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to facilitate subcontractor/vendor coordination, ensure required inspections are performed and deficiencies are addressed, enforce quality control procedures and safety inspection performance, review the project punchlist, and obtain a certificate of occupancy
• Review closeout documentation for accuracy and submission. Coordinate warranty calls on completed projects
• Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader as required. Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work
• Collaborate with the Principal in Charge/Market Leader to establish, monitor, and achieve project goals; and, prepare profit projections
• Build, strengthen and maintain relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
• Participate in industry associations, actively promote Leopardo, and network to exchange information and gain insight about construction trends, the competition and industry/market trends
• Participate in presentations and interviews for new potential projects
• Assist with recruiting efforts as required.
• Assist in training project engineers, interns and other staff members as required
• Participate in cross-functional teams outside of direct span of control within the main Company divisions (e.g., Total Quality Management)

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience
• 3+ years experience as a Project Engineer; field experience is a plus
• Knowledge of market/industry a plus; includes some estimating experience
• Proven record of success on singular small-sized projects
• Competency in basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must
• Understand project management and accounting software; Autodesk Forma Build is a plus
• Ability to travel to national jobsites

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid driver's license. OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $80-100k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.

Why Leopardo?

Leopardois one of the nation's largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered "best in class" by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades,Leopardohas been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry.Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Ourlong-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession withquality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.

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