Senior Project Manager - Top Chicago General Contractor

About Our Client

Our clients emphasis on a collaborative company culture pairs perfectly with their dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. They are looking to bring on a project manager to the team, and help them gain quality construction experience.

• - Construction planning, estimating, budgeting and forecasting
• Cultivate and build relationships in the industry
• Ensure projects meet financial targets
• Help manage and mentor project team members
• Contribute to the creation of a high performing, innovative team environment
• Provide effective communication throughout all phases of the project
• Ensure project team alignment to the culture and values
• Provide value engineering options where applicable to benefit clients' project goals
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare well documented and comprehensive proposals to clients for their respective projects
• Create, develop and maintain a detailed construction schedule that incorporates communication from the project team
• Perform regular project site walk-through to ensure contract performance, safety compliance, and quality control
• Resolve project conflicts in timely and professional manner
• Manage the permit process and ensure the project is in compliance with all local authorities and jurisdictions
• Oversee the timely completion of all accounting-related duties, such as invoicing, collections, AP invoice approvals, contract issuance and quarterly reporting (WIP, Projections, etc.)
• Ability to keep people focused on those things critical for profitable growth

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred
• OSHA 10
• Minimum of 10 years experience in commercial construction
• Ground up experience is required
• Thorough understanding of architectural, structural, civil and MEP systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong management skills
• A highly motivated and results0oriented individual
• Goal driven
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient with software tools utilized in the industry, including but not limited to scheduling, estimating and project management softwares

• Room for growth and advancement
• Competitive base salary between $140,000 and $160,000; depending on level of experience with a general contractor
• Bonus potential
• Car allowance
• Full support needed to grow & enhance project management skills
• Full benefits package including health, vision, dental
• 401k contribution
• Mentorship programs - at all levels
• Clear development & growth plan
• Advancement opportunities within the organization
• Industry leading PTO and vacation policy
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave