Senior Project Manager - Chicago General Contractor

• Excellent growth development, competitive salary, and strong benefits package
• Chance to Work on Some of the Most High-Profile Projects in Chicago

About Our Client

This Chicago-based commercial construction company has been in business for over 50 years and has been recognized as a Crains "Best Place to Work" for the last 5 years running. Typical projects range from $10 million to $300 million and requires engaged, highly-trained construction professionals. Our client is looking for an experienced individual that embodies reliability, sincerity, care, and trust. Don't miss out on this opportunity to work for one of the premier builders in Illinois.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for Senior Project Manager include:

• Embodies our for values of competence, reliability, sincerity, and care.
• Collaboratively leads the pre-construction process, relying on the Company's extensive data base,
• Establishes the overall schedule, typically using the Pull-Planning process, and relying on software such as Project Site .
• Facilitates the clash detection process and ensure issues are resolved for the overall benefit of the project,
• Leads the Owner Meetings and keep the Client informed at the level requested by the latter
• Examine and controls project risks and costs , anticipating issues and being straightforward with Supervisor regarding any potential excess,
• Prepares the monthly Profit Projection,
• Plans and leads the close-out process at the outset keeping all parties involved (Owner, A&E, Trade Contractors) well informed of its steps and implications,
• Ensure all elements are available and accurate for Client billing on agreed upon dates,

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for Senior Project Manager possesses:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a PM managing your own projects
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or related experience
• A superior command of the commercial construction process,
• A high desire to be part of an inclusive and diverse work team,
• A proven track record of safe, timely, and successful completion of projects,
• Outstanding planning and scheduling skills
• A high sensitivity to our Client's needs,
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all involved parties (Client, A/E, contractors and team members),
• An excellent understanding and implementation of risks and costs management,
• Be Familiar with Procore, Prolog/ Encompass as well as Plan Grid and Textura,
• OSHA 30 certified .

What's on Offer

• Base salary of $145,000-$160,000+ depending on experience with a general contractor
• 401k plan with company contributions
• Bonus Opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive Family Health Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
• Gym Stipend
• Short term/Long term disability
• Potential Profit Sharing Opportunities