POSITION TITLE: Senior Construction Project Manager

PAY RANGE/GRADE:$90,000 - $105,00 Commensurate with experience/Grade 8

Compensation will be determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to: qualifications, skills, experience, licenses and certifications, and other relevant factor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Construction Project Manager will coordinate daily activities with client personnel and interface daily with client Vendors, General Contractors and Sub-Contractors (through the GC) to ensure all construction and building activities are being completed and performed in an accurate and timely manner. In all instances the Senior Construction Project Manager must perform in accordance with and be committed to the mission of Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation.

The position requires the ability to report to work timely, plan, organize, and execute tasks; analyze information, make informed decisions, concentrate, use critical thinking and reasoning skills, and monitor and regulate behavior and emotions. Read, review, comprehend, evaluate, and interpret technical materials, research reports, blueprints, plans, drawings, and technical studies. A high level of managerial, leadership and construction project management experience required. The employee in this position is regularly required to read, talk, hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, climb, carry and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In office and on-site work required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitor and assist in facilitation of "on-time" and "on-budget" project.

2. Oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects including, but not limited to: review and negotiation of costs, start up, preparation of construction schedule, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control and total delivery of the project according to the established criteria.

3. Assist in the coordination, scheduling, and monitoring of resident relocation efforts.

4. Maintain an owners' representative mentality in development and execution of all projects including management of all processes to ensure compliance in all areas.

5. Monitor staffing requirements and ensure they are achieved and meet expectations.

6. Promote and ensure safety with contractors and vendors on all projects.

7. Provide assurance that the construction is in compliance with the plans and specifications as approved by the owner.

8. Ensure that the General Contractor adheres to the Local Employment Plan.

9. In coordination with the Development Project Manager, ensure all assigned project(s) are on schedule and within budget and accelerates schedules and production levels where possible.

10. Provide on-going value engineering of project to identify potential cost savings and eliminate project delays.

11. Maintain and orient General Contractor with "big picture" information for each assigned project and maintain cost tracking system at the beginning of the project and regularly throughout the project.

12. Maintain, track and submit accurate records of all revenue and expenditures for each assigned project in coordination with the Vice President of Real Estate Development.

13. Participate in weekly OAC meetings.

14. Oversee the construction pay request process for assigned projects to ensure complete and accurate preparation of payout documents, arranging of inspections and coordination of closeout of the project

15. Prepare and submit monthly project status update reports.

16. Coordinate with Property Management and Maintenance staff throughout all project phases, including design, construction, and turn-over of completed projects.

17. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable persons with disabilities. While performing the essential duties of this job, the physical requirements include (but are not limited to):
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, conference tables and/or in meetings.
• Ability to use a phone, computer, required software and operate office equipment.
• Extended standing, excessive walking, talking, hearing, seeing, reading, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving arms, climbing stairs and/or ladders.
• Exposure to outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area, loud noise on construction sites.
• The ability to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and active construction sites.
• The ability to walk through uneven surfaces, including ground, in varying weather conditions.
• The ability to operate a vehicle as well as to work weekends and/or evenings on a needed basis
• The ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 3-7 years of construction and supervisory experience. High school diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years of specialized training in architecture and/or construction estimating required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Computer knowledge and project management/construction related software experience necessary.

Must have a commitment to community development. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Individuals must have good organizational, time management, communication and writing skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours, work in an office and construction site environment. Must have the ability to read, review and report on extensive blueprints and contracts. Demonstrate the ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds. This position is in person, with no hybrid work from home schedule. Chicago northside residents within communities we serve, preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Real Estate Development. In the absence of this supervisor, shall report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

BENEFITS: Bickerdike provides a comprehensive Benefits package that includes:
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (HMO/PPO)
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

August 2022

Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm