Senior Construction Project Manager II (Chicago)

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***THIS IS A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGMENT ROLE NOT AN IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT ROLE***

The Concord Group (Concord) is a leading development and construction consulting firm specializing in Owner’s Representation, Cost Estimating, Schedule Management, Infrastructure Management, Specialized Real Estate Services, Commissioning, Building Energy Management, Energy Modeling/Life Cycle Costs, Facility Condition Assessments and Sustainability Consulting. With offices in Chicago, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Atlanta, Columbus, Orlando, Melbourne and Las Vegas, we have provided services for over 30 years to education institutions, governmental agencies, healthcare systems and the private commercial sector. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years’ experience to join our team based in the Chicago area.

This role will be part of a project team leading all aspects of significant capital construction projects as an Owner's Representative from project conception through to facility activation. This position could require travel, primarily within the Midwest, on an as needed basis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the internal project with:
• The development of the master project budget and schedule.
• The development and implementation of the Project Team Engagement Plan.
• The negotiation of project team members contracts / agreements.
• The development and implementation of the Project Management Plan (PMP).
• Develop and implement a Project Communication Plan.
• Create a positive team environment.
• Confirm all project tasks are being executed and completed in accordance with client’s goals and objectives.
• Produce written reports, and related correspondence for clients.
• Manage projects, from inception to final completion.
• Schedule and lead, when necessary, Owner, design team and contractor meetings.
• Attend owner meetings and report to senior leadership as necessary document or confirm correct documentation on meetings.
• Provide project management oversight of the internal project team.
• Work with Internal & External Teams as well as Owners to develop project requirements, budgets & schedules.
• Monitor, maintain and report project budgets and schedule.
• Provide project management oversight for the design team, contractor, and other project team members.
• Monitor the performance of all project team members and confirm they are meeting their contractual obligations.
• Manage project punch list process and project closeout.
• Manage handoff of projects to facility management teams.
• Attend design & construction meetings as necessary to represent the Owner's interests.
• Must have strong communication skills, will be expected to communicate clearly with all project team members and with clients at multiple different levels.
• Healthcare expereience is preferred.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a construction related degree.

Concord offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including a 5% 401(k) match and 100% of the insurance premiums for both the employee and their Spouses/Dependents. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff, which includes a total of 35 days paid time off days (including public holidays) as well as a hybrid work schedule of three days a week within our vibrant office culture and two days remote. We also offer parental leave benefits.