Project Manager, Industrial Construction

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or related field
  • 2-5 years of construction management or engineering design experience
  • Preferred experience in ground up commercial, light industrial, or similar projects
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all aspects of project management from preconstruction to closeout
  • Work with clients and design teams on preliminary concept drawings and budgets
  • Participate in client proposal meetings discussing scope, cost-saving measures, and contracts
  • Oversee subcontractor selection and vendor buyouts
  • Identify procurement opportunities for materials and equipment
  • Collaborate with Project Superintendent on scopes, schedules, and logistics
  • Lead preconstruction planning meetings to address potential construction challenges
  • Conduct weekly or bi-weekly meetings on-site to review project progress and challenges

Benefits

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k options
  • Company-supported relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000
  • One-month paid sabbatical after five years, plus $5,000 for travel
  • One-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% match on charitable contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave
Full Job Description
ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our Industrial team in Chicago, IL. Our Industrial team builds nationally and boasts an impressive portfolio of completed projects. From day one, you will be given full project management responsibilities on a variety of design/build light- and mid-industrial projects. The ideal candidate is someone looking to build, sell and interested in growing a team. A Day in the Life: • Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout • Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget • Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees • Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors • Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule • Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan • Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues • Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client • Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports • Most importantly...find a way to make the construction process FUN for your clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing on QUALITY or SAFETY!!! Necessary Qualifications: • BS in Engineering or related field • 2-5 years' of construction management or engineering design experience • Previous experience leading ground up commercial, light industrial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred • Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project What We Can Offer You: We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world. • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Traditional and Roth 401k • Company supported relocation • Tuition reimbursement for associates • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year • 100% charitable match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • Paid parental leave

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