Project Manager I: Tenant Interiors Construction

Leopardo Construction•Chicago, IL

4d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Leopardo’s Tenant Interiors group is seeking a Project Manager I to administer, execute, and complete one small project or multiple small projects. The PM I may also assist a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager II on mid-sized, large, or complex projects. The role participates in project development and oversees organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation in alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals. It monitors productivity and profitability, manages team communications, resolves conflicts, and cultivates client and architect/engineer relationships. The position supports preconstruction and estimating, subcontractor procurement and risk mitigation, permitting, scheduling, cost management, submittals, RFIs, change orders, construction coordination, quality and safety activities, project closeout, and warranty work. It also builds relationships with clients and industry partners, participates in business development and recruiting, and assists with training project staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent training and related experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer; field experience is a plus.
Proven record of success on singular small-sized projects.
Competency in basic construction technologies, including scheduling software, financial comprehension, and digital model navigation.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Understanding of project management and accounting software.
Ability to travel to national jobsites.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Field experience.
Knowledge of the market or industry, including some estimating experience.
Autodesk Forma Build experience.
OSHA 30 Hour certification.
LEED GA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Support preconstruction for negotiated projects, including budgets and estimates, subcontractor and supplier bids, bid reviews, scope qualification, value design suggestions, and implementation of revisions.
Prepare detailed general conditions budgets and assist Estimating with incorporating general conditions into the overall project budget.
Coordinate preparation and submission of permit applications and updated permit documents.
Negotiate, award, and write subcontracts with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader; verify master agreements, executed subcontracts or work authorizations, and certificates of insurance before subcontractors begin site work.
Complete bid and post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management.
Develop, monitor, and maintain the master schedule, identifying key preconstruction activities, the critical path, owner move-in, inspections, and punchlist activities.
Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader on comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project and coordinate with Leopardo self-perform groups.
Manage shop drawing and submittal schedules and processes, ensuring accuracy, contract compliance, and distribution for coordination.
Manage RFIs and change orders, maintain logs, and review them regularly with the project team.
Coordinate and conduct project meetings, including pre-job, weekly construction, post-job, and closeout meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes with Project Assistant support.
Work with the Superintendent on subcontractor and vendor coordination, inspections, deficiency resolution, quality control, safety inspections, punchlists, and obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
Review closeout documentation for accuracy and submission, and coordinate warranty calls.
Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader; review and approve invoices for goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.
Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader to establish, monitor, and achieve project goals and prepare profit projections.
Build and maintain relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
Participate in industry associations, promote Leopardo, and network to exchange information and learn about construction, competition, and market trends.
Participate in presentations and interviews for potential projects.
Assist with recruiting as required.
Assist in training project engineers, interns, and other staff members as required.
Participate in cross-functional teams outside the role’s direct span of control within the company’s main divisions.