Project Manager I - Facilities

Granite Construction•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects up to $15 million in size. The Project Manager coordinates project budgeting, estimating, resource planning, startup, and delivery, while ensuring projects meet schedule, safety, profitability, and quality objectives. The role works with estimators, project controls, project sponsors, construction managers, project engineers, foremen, superintendents, owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and corporate management. It requires work in a high-production environment and may involve outside working conditions and proximity to large construction equipment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
At least five years of vertical construction experience in a private or public environment.
Ability to work in a high-production environment.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Excellent leadership skills.
Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
Accuracy at all times.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work subject to outside conditions and around large construction equipment while maintaining safety awareness.
Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

Forecast project revenue and costs accurately to meet corporate profitability goals.
Coordinate with estimators and the project controls group to establish the project budget.
Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to support an accurate and consistent bid-to-build process.
Coordinate with estimators, the large project sponsor, and the manager of construction to manage resources and meet the project schedule.
Participate in bid reviews and bid closing, evaluate bid accuracy and project feasibility, and work with the estimating team to develop the bid schedule.
Work with the large project sponsor, manager of construction, and project team to plan project startup and a successful kickoff.
Foster project communication among Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents, and the Construction Manager so work is completed efficiently, profitably, and safely.
Ensure proper job controls, including quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule.
Build and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, and inspectors, providing customer service and developing long-term client partnerships.
Ensure construction reports are accurate and support continuous improvement in performance.
Manage projects to meet or exceed expected profitability margins.
Comply with and support corporate safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment.
Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct and contribute as a team player.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance, including two PPO plan options through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans, including the option to use a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting