Senior Project Manager - Pre-Construction & Client Delivery

Power Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Power Construction in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, budgeting, and contract decisions while coordinating with field staff to ensure project success.

You will develop strong client relationships, review budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with bonds and insurance requirements. This role demands clear leadership and exemplary communication skills in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent.
• Extensive (4-10 years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and staff management.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen client relationship.
• Accurately estimates projects from conceptual through construction documents.
• Responsible for overall budgeting / bidding activities on projects.
• Provide initial schedule for estimating and bidding purpose. Assist superintendent with detailed construction scheduling as necessary.
• Negotiate, award, write and enforce contracts.
• Review with superintendent project costs to ensure project is kept within budget.
• Ensure compliance with bond and insurance requirements.
• Maintain subcontractor relationships. Assist with conflict resolution.
• Work with superintendent on job site logistics and schedule.
• Coordinate office support as required for project needs.
• Coordinate all close-out activities on a timely basis.
• Perform additional assignments per client or management direction.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

Power Construction in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, budgeting, and contract decisions while coordinating with field staff to ensure project success.

You will develop strong client relationships, review budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with bonds and insurance requirements. This role demands clear leadership and exemplary communication skills in a fast-paced construction environment.