Senior Project Manager - Cold Storage

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (health, dental,

Gym membership

Company credit card

Strong long-term growth opportunities

Bi-yearly reviews

Generous PTO package

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Cold Storage division in the Chicagoland area. This permanent role oversees large-scale projects from conception to completion, with a focus on ground-up food processing and cold storage facilities.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in construction, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and proven leadership to coordinate engineers, architects and field teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience, including large-scale projects in food processing or cold storage.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with project management software tools.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of project life cycle from initiation to completion.
• Manage planning, design, and construction of cold storage facilities.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and construction professionals.
• Ensure projects are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.
• Develop project scopes and objectives with stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Manage client, stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.
• Identify and mitigate risks or obstacles.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Multi-project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

PMP certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager with cold storage or food & bev experience looking to join a well-established, top ranked, General Contractor in the Chicagoland area

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Why join us

• $120,000 – $160,000 base salary
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, gym membership)
• Company credit card
• Strong long-term growth opportunities
• Consistent bi-yearly reviews
• Generous PTO package
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Growth opportunity

Job Details

Seeking an Senior Project Manager to help manage and oversee our Cold Storage division at our firm. This role is crucial to our company's success, as you will be responsible for managing large-scale projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ground up food processing, food and beverage, or cold storage at a large scale. This is a permanent position that offers a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities

1. Overseeing all stages of project life cycle management from initiation to completion.
2. Managing the planning, design, and construction of cold storage facilities.
3. Coordinating with engineers, architects, and other construction and building specialists.
4. Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
5. Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
6. Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
7. Managing relationships with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers.
8. Ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations.
9. Identifying and managing potential risks or obstacles.
10. Providing regular updates to senior management on project progress and challenges.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of 8 years of experience in construction - proven experience in managing large scale projects, particularly in food processing and ground up construction.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or something similar.
3. A solid understanding of the construction industry, including processes, materials, and legal regulations.
4. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
5. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
6. Proficiency in project management software tools.
7. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
8. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
9. Professional Project Management (PMP) certification is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.