Project Manager

Overview of Position:

Provides overall management to multiple projects, establishes project objectives and policies, organizes, and leads the project team.  Develop and close opportunities.

Main Duties & Specific Responsibilities:

• Receive Job Information from Estimating (scope/pricing/estimated hours/ etc.).
• Determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Review project contract drawings to become familiarized with scope.
• Present accepted scope information to project team at beginning of project.
• Review/price/estimate COR’s/obtain CO’s for any changes to scope.
• Submit RFI’s to Owner/GC during project.
• Review/monitor job costing.
• Present bi-monthly job costing reports to Owner.
• Answer Client electrical code questions.
• Prepare and review submittals for spec compliance prior to submittal for approval.
• Verify submitted and approved materials are being ordered/installed.
• Schedule release for all material once approved from Owner/GC/Engineer based on project sequencing.
• Provide written releases for major material orders (light fixtures, switchgear package, generator).
• Provide ComEd with all required paperwork for permanent and temporary service.
• Pull permit for temporary electrical service.
• Attend periodic BIM coordination meetings with BIM Coordinator.
• Assist Foreman in layout / design of project for BIM / CAD coordination.
• Review project MEP BIM coordination schedule.
• Attend project meetings for duration of project.
• Communicate frequently with clients and design team to develop & maintain relationships.
• Develop a strategy for executing the project within budget and schedule to achieve client requirements.
• Make certain all work is performed within the allotted project schedule.
• Perform jobsite visits on a weekly basis if possible.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Work with Foreman daily and provide project information as needed.
• Compile and submit project close out information / paperwork.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, business, or a related field
• 5-8 years of project management and related experience – preferably with experience in the following niches –
  • Commercial
  • Residential high-rise
  • Senior Living
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, but not mandatory.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solver and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline