SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance package

401K

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a confidential client in the construction industry. The role focuses on building strong project teams, delivering projects on time and within budget, and driving division profitability.

You will manage schedules, procurement, contracts, and leadership across multiple projects, emphasizing clear communication, risk management, and client satisfaction. A minimum of five years in construction project management and a Construction Management degree are

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience in construction.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.
• Exceptional initiative, execution and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Construction Management degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build strong teams for each project while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
• Drive division profitability through effective project execution.
• Develop and lead project management technical and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals.
• Review the overall contractual requirements for all projects and specific process design methodology for individual projects as required.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met for all projects. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
• Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during and after project completion.
• Provide oversight for third-party construction firms.
• Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks and successes.
• Oversee invoice per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Construction Management degree

College Degree

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Gpac is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier contractors and industry professionals. Gpac has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position ofSenior Project Manager.

Senior Project Manager Compensation & Benefits

Total compensation for theSenior Project Managerisbetween $150,000 and $220,000 depending on experience and maybe more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a successful history of performance.

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus potential
• Health insurance package
• 401K

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Develop and build strong teams for each project while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
• Drive division profitability through effective project execution.
• Develop and lead project management technical and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals.
• Review the overall contractual requirements for all projects and specific process design methodology for individual projects as required.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met for all projects. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
• Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during and after project completion.
• Provide oversight for third-party construction firms.
• Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks and successes.
• Oversee invoice per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of project management experience in construction.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.
• Exceptional initiative, execution and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
• Construction Management degree is a plus.

Preferred but Not Necessary

• College Degree
• Field Experinece
• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license