BIG Construction · 6 hours ago
Project Manager
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBIG Construction is a company that specializes in construction management, and they are seeking a Project Manager to supervise and coordinate projects to ensure completion on time and within budget. The role involves managing project teams, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Must have a complete understanding of the owner contract for a project as well as risk mitigation measures and ensure that the project team is informed on them
Manage preconstruction activities (Estimating, Operations Plan, Scheduling) as necessary. May also be responsible for bidding, scope review, and the awarding of subcontracts
Participate in the development of scheduling and sequencing work as well as ensure trade contractors have the latest schedule and are contractually tied thereto
Ensure subcontracts, Purchase Orders (POs) and change orders are reviewed and accurate
Delegate appropriate authority to Superintendents in order for them to fulfill their responsibilities
Responsible for the change order process (subcontractor and owner). Including the review all requests for change orders to assure they are properly documented, submitted promptly, and that adequate provisions have been included for direct costs, overhead, profit, and time extensions
Manage, Review, and validate the project financials
Consistently review all progress and cost reports to ensure they accurately reflect actual costs and profit projections
Administer the preparation of monthly pay applications and review with the Project Administrator for accuracy and timeliness
Administer and develop staff as assigned, including providing feedback for performance evaluations
Instruct and train all supervisory and management employees on assigned projects in proper employee relations in order to develop a sense of pride and loyalty to the company, as well as provide for their attendance at seminars
Guarantee strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times
Establish relationships with owners, subcontractors and consultants
Direct the training and development of suitable personnel to obtain future management and supervisory responsibilities
Encourage and motivate employees on assigned projects to continue to prepare themselves to provide for the growth of the company
Engage in new project pursuits which support Business Development
Establish a strong relationship with the client and architects that will enhance our capability to perform further negotiated work
Provide the Business Development Department with any market insights gained through discussion with the client, architect, or other project participants regarding future project opportunities
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables you to get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Five or more years of experience in a construction management or engineering field
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
Able to apply innovative and effective management techniques in order to maximize employee performance
A thorough comprehension of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and the impact that they can have on a project
Strong computer skills as well as a familiarity with the programs offered by Microsoft Office
Regular communication with internal and external constituents is required, including occasionally outside of regular working hours
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction and/or company sponsorship
Ability to remain in a seated position for the majority of the day while in home office (between 70% -100% of work time) operating a computer, phone and other office equipment i.e., a copier and computer printer (between 70% -100% of work time)
Ability to lift or move supplies, equipment, boxes, documents and materials weighing up to 40lbs (occasionally heavier than 40lbs) in office suite and/or at work sites (i.e. vendor sites, client sites, etc.)
Must be able to communicate via phone, email, and in-person with colleagues and professional contacts (i.e. vendors, support service providers, etc.) for the majority of the day (between 70% -100% of work time)
May be required to work beyond office hours – some nights and weekends – as required by the needs of the department and this position as well as the needs of the organization
Must be able to commute as required from office to job-site locations located within a 100-mile radius from office as required
Company
BIG Construction
BIG Construction with the desire to do things differently than envisioned a company where people come first.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tony Iannessa
Founder & CEO
Virginia Velez
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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