Senior Project Manager

Novak Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Chicago seeks an experienced HR Manager to oversee all phases of construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial construction, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage project teams effectively. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project professionals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of assigned construction projects.
• Manage project subordinates and ensure safety management.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Primavera Project

Bluebeam

Autodesk

ProCore

Job description

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HR Manager | People & Culture | Leadership

Founded in 1980, Novak Construction is a national general contractor and construction management firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Novak Construction delivers results by combining technical expertise as a general contractor with the most progressive management and delivery tools. Specialties: General Contractor, Preconstruction, Construction Management in the Retail, Institutional, Healthcare, Industrial, Hospitality, Multi-family/Mixed-use sectors.

Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for all phases of assigned construction projects. Helps to designs and implements project plans with the Project Director. The Sr. Project Manager will communicate directly with the owner/client, architect, engineers and other pertinent constituencies. Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications. Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional are of responsibility. Resolve escalated issues, when required. This position reports to the Project Director.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contract Administration: Implement the terms and conditions of the contract based upon established systems, policies and procedures. Includes participating in bidding, preparing contract documents, defining and monitoring compliance with documentation requirements and with the submittal process, and securing all necessary permits and licenses.
• Cost Management: Manage all or part of the cost of a planning, design, and construction process to remain within the owner's budget, including cost estimating, cost reporting, cost breakouts, pay requests, cash flow analysis, change orders and forecasts.
• Schedule Management: Monitor and manage the project schedule throughout the course of the project to ensure the project is completed in compliance with the contract terms. Includes identifying the major components of the project, their sequence and durations, review scheduling of subcontractors and deliveries, resolve time conflict issues.
• Staff Management: Manage project subordinates, including Project Engineer, Asst. Project Manager and/or Project Manager and review all reports. Confer with General Superintendent to ensure appropriate field manpower scheduled.
• Safety Management: Ensure Project Superintendent is employing Company procedures to protect the health and safety of jobsite employees, visitors, and the general public.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with long-standing clients by delivering consistent value through effective communication, exceptional service, and reliable performance. May participate in contributing to the development of proposals/proposal materials and/or reviewing for accuracy.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Must have 10-15 years of experience in the construction industry in ground-up commercial construction projects - large-scale, retail highly desirable.
• B.S. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture; or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (MS Project desirable), Primavera Project, Bluebeam, Autodesk (or ProCore) and Contract Management.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, landscaping, and architectural plans as they relate to schedules, cost and performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with clients, owners, project professionals, field and office staff.
• Aptitude to identify problems and propose solutions.

Note – Novak Construction’s Home Office is located in Chicago, Illinois. Projects will require intermittent travel, as project assignments vary in location and length.

This is a full-time position. A competitive salary will be offered that is commensurate with the Ideal Candidate’s experience. Benefits package includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays/vacation/sick time. Other benefits and allowances will be discussed during the interview process and is dependent on role requirements and Ideal Candidate’s experience.

To Apply: For immediate consideration, submit resume and project list to [e-mail].

Novak Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Architecture and Planning

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