Education Construction Project Manager

About Our Client

• Project portfolio in IL includes: K-12, Municipal, Institutional/higher education, commercial
• Size and Revenue: Around 1200 people across multiple offices and over $1B in revenue
• Excellent Benefits Package: 401k match up to 5% and profit sharing (between 5-10%)

• The project manager will be responsible for all activities related to the construction projects including: procurement, submittals, creating and maintaining scheduling to ensure an on-time completion, and to work within the budget parameters.
• The position will report to the project executive.
• Ability to construct a critical path schedule using scheduling software like Primavera or Suretrac.
• Generate and maintain RFI logs, and submittal logs.
• Coordinate the efforts of all team members, including architect, engineers, consultants, contractors, and property management personnel to successfully achieve goals.
• Identify, engage, and build relationships with capable contractors to ensure safe efficient, timely, and quality of work.
• Seek appropriate value engineering and quality improvement alternatives.
• Create and maintain project budgets.
• Ensure appropriate inspections and quality control of work.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Minimum of 5 years of related construction experience
• A bachelor degree preferably in construction management, engineering, architecture or related field.
• Effective communication skills to motivate your team.
• The fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor meetings on site.

• Salaries ranging from $100,000-115,000 dependent on experience
• Profit sharing program historically paying between 5-10%
• 401K match up to 5%
• Bonus potential 10%+
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects
• Laptop and Cell phone
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Vehicle Allowance
• Maternity leave
• Paternity Leave