Senior Construction Project Manager

International Contractors, Inc.; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

International Contractors, Inc. in Oakbrook Terrace, IL seeks a Senior Level Commercial Construction - Project Manager to lead complex projects across retail, hospitality, education, and office spaces.

You will guide project scope, schedule, and budgets, while nurturing client and A/E relationships and coordinating with internal teams. The role requires a long track record in commercial construction, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Ten+ years of proven Project Management experience on commercial construction projects.
• Proven judgement and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Team to set and achieve project goals.
• Prepare profit projections and manage budgeting and scheduling.
• Lead preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects.
• Write scopes of work, review bids, and suggest value design options.
• Oversee safety, direction, and overall financial outcomes from start to closeout.
• Build durable client and A/E relationships while pursuing new business opportunities.
• Ensure quality construction and compliance with owner contract requirements.
• Regularly travel to job sites, including out-of-state locations.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Similar

Job description

Are you an accomplished Senior Level Commercial Construction - Project Manager ready to make a significant impact on complex commercial construction projects? ICI is seeking top-tier, driven leaders with a proven track record to join our team and lead the way on exciting commercial ventures. We're not just building structures; we're building careers. If your a seasoned professional with a commitment to excellence and a desire to continually grow, we offer an unparalleled opportunity. Experience in retail, high-end restaurant, K-12 Education, office spaces, or auto dealership construction will be required.

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Join a winning team constantly seeking cutting-edge approaches!

• A full-time position with ICI provides team members with a dedicated mentor to facilitate career growth and development.
• a competitive and generous compensation and benefits package
• medical
• vision
• dental
• life insurance
• short and long term disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement program
• flexible spending accounts
• innovative wellness program
• paid vacations and holidays
• matching 401(k) plan
• Knowing that our employees are our greatest asset, ICI regularly invests in the professional development of our team. Continually voted one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, this family-owned business is dedicated to work-life balance and committed to employee enrichment.
• Firm leadership values the contributions of our team members and understands that employee job satisfaction ultimately leads to a strong team and work product. Our team aims to create more than a structure; we strive to build long-term relationships with both our employees and our clients.

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the overall success of the construction project. This role will participate in the development of the project, oversee the scheduling, budgeting, and execution, and is responsible for the year-end profit and/or loss of projects. Some supervision of other Project Managers, Project Engineers and Interns will be required. The SPM will nurture client and A/E relationships with long standing clients and engage with business development in acquiring and building new relationships.

Some of the specific responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager include:

• Collaborate with the Project Team to establish, monitor and achieve project goals
• Prepare profit projections
• Lead preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects
• Write detailed scopes of work, review and evaluate bids and provide value design suggestions.
• Hold overall responsibility for safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout
• Organize and create structure for successful projects while being flexible and comfortable with change
• Manage communication and resolve any conflicts
• Manage and mitigate risk throughout project lifecycle
• As an active part of the business development team, build lasting client and A/E relationships while simultaneously driving results
• Ensure quality construction, safety standards and the proper use of construction techniques
• Accurately estimate and value engineer projects from conceptual budget thru construction documents
• Provide initial schedule for estimating and bidding purposes and detailed baseline schedule for construction activities utilizing Microsoft Schedule
• Ensure compliance with all Owner contract requirements
• Regular travel to job sites, some of which may be out of state
• Utilize project management software systems in place (Procore) to record and track all project documentation
• Manage projects in progress including vendor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment, and continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion
• Maintain open, responsive, and professional communication with all team members

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Similar
• Ten Years + of Proven Project Management experience on Commercial Construction Projects
• Requires Proven Experience and Judgement