Traveling Project Manager

Clune Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Traveling Project Manager to oversee construction projects. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring effective communication with teams and clients, and coordinating all phases of project management. The company prides itself on a culture of integrity and quality, offering a supportive environment for employee owners. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides opportunities to mentor others and participate in business development. If you're passionate about construction and looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plans

Career Development Programs

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience required.
• Strong skills in budgeting and estimating for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects from budgeting to closeout.
• Ensure effective communication with clients and trade partners.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Estimating Skills

Drawing Review

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Experience in Commercial Construction

Tools

Construction Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Raise your hand if you're craving a work environment that values your talent. Join the Clune family where you’re valued as an employee owner! Clune Construction is proud to be made up of passionate, driven, unique individuals who exhibit integrity and value quality in everything they do. We welcome diversity of thought and life experience. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our people and in turn, our people benefit from a culture of shared fate. We believe this has led to us being the fortunate recipient of countless awards for our culture and ethics, including Best Places to Work, a Top Workplace nationally, and the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for outstanding ethics.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager works with the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include working in all phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout. This role is also responsible for reporting and achieving the project financial goals.

Essential Functions

• Active participation in RFP responses, including developing presentations and participating in the pitch.
• Ensure effective internal team communication flow.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with trade partners and the design team.
• Ensure effective document control reporting and communication flow to the client.
• Prepare accurate and timely budgets and bids, scope reviews and leveling of trade partner bids, and participation in the presentation of pricing to the client.
• Manage project cost control including: internally monitoring general conditions and labor; managing the monthly billing process; reviewing and validating trade partner change pricing.
• Minimize risk by ensuring accurate and complete subcontracts are written and fully executed in a timely fashion, utilizing prequalified trade partners. Ensure certificates of insurance are obtained from primary and tiered trade partners.
• Heavy coordination with superintendent, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.
• Ensure effective and efficient project closeout including providing documentation to the owner, assuring timely completion of punchlist, and expeditious and accurate financial project closeout.
• Support the project Team Lead with respect to client retention by adding value during preconstruction, and to financial project goals by contributing to a successful project buyout process, completing accurate forecasting of project costs, and timely submission of billings and tracking of receivables.
• Participate in business development and client relationship management by attending industry events, networking, and developing beneficial working relationships with clients and designers.
• Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Attend career fairs and client/industry events.
• Contribute to the growth of the company by participating in the intern program as well as mentor Interns, Project Engineers, and APMs.
• Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, and APMs.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role may have supervisory responsibilities of an Assistant Project Manager, a Project Engineer and/or an Intern.
  
  

What We Offer

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements

• Motivated and capable of overseeing several projects simultaneously. Dynamic, energetic, and positive personality.
• Conflict resolution skills a must.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher-end clientele.
• Strong estimating and budgeting skills. Must have the ability to prepare and submit responses to requests for lump-sum bids.
• Strong budget management skills to track project financials for both internal and external reporting.
• Must have strong skills in drawing review.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience, with 2-3 years of experience specifically in commercial construction.
• Must have prior experience working for a commercial general contractor.
• Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in all phases of project management including estimating, documentation, owner/architect relations, cost monitoring, problem-solving and project wrap up.
• Strong computer skills needed.
  
  

Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000

The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.

All candidates must provide a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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