Senior Project Manager, Multifamily Construction Lead

Leopardo Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Long term disability

Tuition assistance

401(k)

PTO including holidays and Volunteer

Job summary

Leopardo Companies in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the administration, execution and completion of complex multifamily construction projects from downtown offices. You will oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and inter-team communications to ensure profitable, on-time results.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture or equivalent training with 10+ years in progressively responsible roles, including tenant interiors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience.
• 10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus.
• Experience working on tenant interiors construction projects.
• Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects.
• Deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting.
• Significant training and experience with cutting edge technology; Viewpoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of budgets and estimates.
• Provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions.
• Solicit, qualify, review, and evaluate bids from qualified subcontractors to ensure required scopes are included.
• Prepare and incorporate general conditions work into overall budget.
• Coordinate permit applications for review/approval and submittal.
• Coordinate with leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections.
• Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts in collaboration with leader.
• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including key preconstruction activities, critical path, owner move-in, inspections, and punch list.
• Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader.
• Review and approve invoices for goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.
• Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule, RFIs, and change orders.
• Coordinate and conduct required meetings.
• Ensure inspections are performed and enforce quality control and safety inspections.
• Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
• Actively promote Leopardo and network within industry.
• Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required.
• Advise project teams which may include Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer and/or Interns.

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Leopardo Companies in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the administration, execution and completion of complex multifamily construction projects from downtown offices. You will oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and inter-team communications to ensure profitable, on-time results.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture or equivalent training with 10+ years in progressively responsible roles, including tenant interiors.