Project Manager II

DBI Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Consultants in Chicago, IL, seeks a Project Manager responsible for overseeing building consulting projects, ensuring their timely and cost-effective completion. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing budgets, and evaluating damages.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related fields, along with 4-6 years of construction project management experience. Join a team that values integrity and professionalism while working in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in project management within construction.
• Willingness to travel and work in various environments.
• Detail oriented and motivated to take on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
• Create budgets and estimates for projects.
• Manage project timelines and oversee teams.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Familiar with Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera

MS Projects

Job description

Overview

The DBI team specializes in the evaluation of damaged structures. DBI’s construction experts provide independent recommendations and analysis to clients in the insurance and legal industry. Hard evidence, expertise, and accuracy drive work; communication and connection are the company’s top priorities. In a complex industry, the company’s mission is to bring clarity to every client served by DBI.

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective completion of building consulting projects by overseeing all phases. This entails working with a variety of stakeholders to schedule and plan work, coordinate equipment and materials, operate within budget, and monitor overall progress. The incumbent will accurately evaluate damaged structures and compile a scope of repair, as well as cost projections. Effectively work with a team of highly motivated individuals and balance the meetings, negotiations, and reporting with unique, hands-on field work.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Create budgets and estimates.
• Gather data required in preparing lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus detailed estimates.
• Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination.
• Organize and manage project teams and team assignments.
• Build effective relationships and coordinate team members, third party consultants, as well as clients.
• Manage project timelines and schedules.
• Resolution of complex technical issues as they arise. Identify risk exposures and their order of magnitude.
• Effectively track job time and expense costs and time completion commitments.
• Oversee the implementation of the department standards for deliverables, formats and budget tracking tools.
• Actively participate in reallocation of resources as needed to assure customer satisfaction.
• Develop project estimates, bids, and/or proposals on a timely and efficient basis.
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Review and/or manage the review, as well as approval of all team deliverables.
• Submit quotes and perform follow-up.
• Negotiate and finalize the scope and terms of the project.
• Interact with the client giving status reports and developing a trusting professional relationship.
• Suggest new ideas for improved workflow and customer satisfaction.
• Uphold the values of DBI Consultants and the culture espoused by Our Foundation.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity and the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct; conducts oneself in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization.
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion in any disclosure of information related to DBI Consultants and its endeavors.
• Commits to continuous improvement and professional development for self and team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Project Management or related field from an accredited university is required.
• Four (4) to Six (6) years of experience in project management within construction.
• Willingness to travel and is not afraid of heights.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office setting, as well as in the field.
• Motivated, detail oriented, and ready to take on challenges.
• Must be comfortable delegating and have strong leadership skills.
• Passion for and understanding of construction, as well as construction principles.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external resources.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite software, especially Excel.
• Experience working with Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and construction scheduling programs such as Primavera or MS Projects preferred.
• Ability to observe issues and suggest innovative solutions.
• Ability to be an effective team leader and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Proven organizational skills with exemplary time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities, execute tasks, as well as meet deadlines.
• Technically astute and strategic in thinking.
• Ability to work with mentor.
• Ability to acquire specialized training and certifications, as well as use latest technology.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions.
• Responsible fiscal judgment toward expenses.

Working Conditions

Frequently requires work to be performed at the site of the property damage or loss, including locations where disasters or catastrophes have occurred; may require evening, overnight, and weekend travel and work; incumbent may be subject to outside weather and environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, and precipitation; incumbent may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, including, but not limited to noise, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, heights, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

The incumbent may be required to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, passageways, or other enclosed areas, requiring physical agility and resistance to claustrophobia. The incumbent may be required to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia.

Physical Activities And Requirements

In addition to the working conditions and associated physical activities and requirements above, the incumbent may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder.

The work requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures; the incumbent is required to view a computer terminal, use a keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision to carry out all inspection and related duties.

Willingness to travel on average of +/-30% of the workweek to accommodate meetings, as well as attend other work-related activities that may be scheduled outside of normal daytime business hours.