Skender · 8 hours ago
Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSkender is a leading construction firm with nearly 400 employees dedicated to building dream spaces for top brands. The Project Manager will drive projects forward, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality, while collaborating closely with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Construction
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and ensure compliance for your team’s project documentation, carefully review contract documents and shop drawings, oversee document control entities, lead preconstruction efforts, and track + communicate milestones throughout the project life cycle
Partner with field staff to plan and budget for project phasing, logistics, and safety
Develop and maintain the project master schedule in collaboration with field teams
Review and submit project budgets, bids, and change orders promptly, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with client expectations
Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners to ensure clear communication and collaboration through the project lifecycle
Mentor and guide Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring expectations are met for both clients and internal stakeholders
Track and communicate key project milestones, keeping all stakeholders informed, engaged, and confident in project progress
Qualification
Required
4 year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another construction-related field
Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the built construction world
Proactive and pleasant communication habits with internal and external stakeholders
Strong documentation tendencies – organized, prompt, and meticulously detailed
Understanding of contract language as it relates to construction activities and planning
Advanced knowledge of project management and scheduling software for estimating and project management
Proficient in building construction components and systems for conceptual budgets
Fluency in the bidding process based on contract documents
Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, qualification of subcontractor bids, scheduling, general conditions, and any project constraints or coordination issues
Uses production management principles based on Lean philosophies, and coaches team members on best practices of Lean philosophy
Possesses a fundamental understanding of planning phase schedules, lookahead schedules, and the key concepts of the last planner system
Understands planned percent complete (PPC) to track daily tasks
Benefits
Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
Annual deposit into health savings account
Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities
Employee referral program
Wellness incentives
Paid time off
Parental leave for mothers and fathers
Free employee assistance program services
Free short- & long-term disability insurance
Community involvement
Company
Skender
The premier construction experience. Guided by efficiency, anchored by value, driven by results.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Justin Brown
President & CEO
Stacy Laughlin
Chief Financial Officer
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