Skender Construction

Project Manager

Skender Construction$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management
  • Proficient in project management and scheduling software
  • Fluent in construction contracting and bidding processes
  • Strong understanding of Lean construction methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on project documentation and compliance
  • Collaborate with field staff on project planning and safety
  • Maintain and manage project master schedules
  • Oversee budgets, bids, and change orders
  • Cultivate relationships with clients and project partners
  • Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
  • Communicate project milestones to all stakeholders

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for health insurance
  • Annual deposit for health savings account
  • Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Wellness incentives and paid time off
  • Parental leave for all employees
  • Free disability insurance and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Annual salary range noted above based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, up to 13% of their base salary, dependent on both individual performance and company financial results.

Who are you?

We're looking for a Project Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level. Do you know about project management best practices, establishing budgets, and innovating through construction technology? Great. Are you someone with a go-getter attitude who can assume responsibility and communicate effectively with your team, partners, and clients? Even better.

What will you do as a Project Manager?

Our Project Managers are the foundation of our Operations team, driving projects forward and ensuring they're completed safely, on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. Working closely with Senior Project Managers and Project Executives, you'll take ownership of your projects from preconstruction through closeout, partnering with owners, architects, trade partners, and your internal teams every step of the way.

In this role, you will:
  • 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


What education and experience are required?
  • 4 year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another construction-related field
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the built construction world


What skills will we require?
  • 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


What's included in our Employee-First Benefits package?
  • 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


About Skender Construction

Skender is a construction company that provides design-build services for commercial, healthcare, and multifamily projects. The company offers a range of services, including architecture, engineering, construction, and interior design. Skender is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has been in business for over 60 years. The company has completed over 2,000 projects and has won numerous awards for its work.
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