Project Manager - The Bowa Group Inc
Chicago, IL 60661
About the Job
Construction Project Manager
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
**MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION EXPEIENCE OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**
COMPANY OVERVIEW: We are a General Contractor and Construction Management firm, established on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. Our team consists of individuals with extensive general contracting, construction management, and design-build experience. We build projects with passion and are driven by the anticipation of the impact they will have in our communities- for years to come.
ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Project Manager who is able to successfully run a project that is completed to exceed the expectations of the client. This candidate will plan and supervise all construction activities from inception to completion. They will work closely with other members of the team and ensure successful project completion for both the client and BOWA. The Project Manager will ensure that the project is completed safely, successfully, and efficiently.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize, lead, and manage client implementations through requirements design, and system build, testing, and client sign-off
- Identify and proactively manage critical success factors, contingencies, and potential roadblocks.
- Prepare monthly reports including cost, schedule, safety, cash flow, etc. for internal and/or external use
- Understand the cost report including different contract types, ETC, General conditions, ROL and fee analysis
- Ability to communicate and read trade contracts, owner , lump sum, and CM contracts
- Provide jobsite leadership in the area of safety and quality
- Formulate a project purchasing plan and ensure the integrity of the buyout process
- Produce trend reports, formulate & implement corrective measures
- Provide oversight for the change management process and cost reporting function
- Maintain working knowledge of CPM scheduling techniques and the computer programs used to generate schedules
- Prepare “look-ahead” schedules to support near term project activities
- Facilitate meetings with clients and internal team members; managing expectations and conservatively communicating delivery dates
- Proactively track and drive open prioritized open issues to completion, making sure that teams are meeting deadlines.
- Communicate with vendors, third parties and co-workers in a pleasant, positive and professional manner.
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field. (In lieu of degree, a minimum of 10 years of work experience in Project Management, Engineering, or as a Superintendent)
- 7+ years of Construction experience
- Familiarity with Procore or other similar project management programs
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a team environment and being able to respond to rapidly changing priorities
- Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and manage multiple tasks
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 70% Employer contribution & Employee HSA contribution*
- Performance Based Bonuses - % of base salary
- Parental Leave
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program - (advocates to help manage and control stress levels and everyday life for you and/or your family)
Please note: This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
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