Construction Project Manager

RJW Logistics Group

  • Woodridge, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job Purpose: We are currently seeking a Construction Project Manager. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a background in project engineering, particularly in construction projects involving all ground up and tenant improvement projects including warehousing, industrial, manufacturing and corporate office environments. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a coachable attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to professional growth within the company. We are looking for a project manager who is eager to learn and grow with the company. This position will be heavily based on post shell construction of warehouses.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop early-stage meetings with all stakeholders before pre construction to verify specific needs for all departments in operation.
  • Collaborate with Estimating during the Preconstruction phase
  • Read and Interpret Construction Plans and Specifications
  • Mentor less experienced Project Management staff on the daily duties required to effectively manage a construction project
  • Work with your Team's existing Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors to establish long-term relationships to identify and obtain future project opportunities
  • Oversee the Subcontractor and Vendor procurement by supervising the completion of buyout, scope of work review, contract writing, etc.
  • Guide the research and recommendation of resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts and errors
  • Oversee processes of all Submittals, RFP's, Change Order Proposals, Owner Billings, Time Sheet Management, Subcontractor/Vendor Billings, Monthly Reports, etc.
  • Oversight of the creation and monitoring of Project Schedules and production of progress updates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degrees in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred. Applicants with relevant certifications or equivalent experience will also be considered
  • 2+ years experience managing diverse commercial projects
  • Broad knowledge of building systems and construction methods
  • Strong financial management skills and the ability to independently manage all aspects of a project from start to finish
  • Knowledge of all 3D design programs including Autocad and Bluebeam.
  • Project management skills of developing a timeline, hosting weekly progress meetings, and reporting all timelines cross functionally within the company to stakeholders.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints in a large scale.
  • Knowledge of construction costs for warehouses in different geographical locations.
  • Travel is a must. 15% minimum of time will be traveling depending on where the construction projects are based in the US.
Education and/or Experience Required:Language Skills Sets:Mathematical Skills:Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action.
Computer Skills:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.
Physical Demands:Employer Rights:This job description is intended to provide general information about the Construction Project Manager position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Construction Project Manager nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. * with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.Employment-At-Will:It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.

RJW Logistics Group