Project Manager II (Multifamily Residential Market)

Leopardo Construction • Chicago, IL

18d • $98,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Leopardo is seeking a Project Manager II to join their multifamily residential team. This role is responsible for the overall administration, execution, and completion of singular mid-sized or multiple small-sized projects. The Project Manager II will participate in project development, oversee organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation, ensuring alignment with company strategy. This position involves monitoring productivity and profitability, managing team communication, resolving conflicts, and cultivating client and Architect/Engineer relationships. The role may also assist a Senior Project Manager on large or complex projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager with estimating experience.
• Clear understanding of the business side of construction.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting.
• Knowledge of the market/industry.
• Proven record of success on mid-sized and/or multiple small-sized projects.
• Thorough understanding of construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Proficiency with project management and accounting software.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience is a plus.
• Experience with multifamily construction projects a plus.
• ACC Build is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects, including preparing budgets and estimates, collaborating with estimating to solicit bids, writing scopes of work, and evaluating bids.
• Prepare detailed general conditions budgets and assist with incorporating them into the overall project budget.
• Coordinate preparation and submittal of permit applications.
• Negotiate, award, and write subcontracts, verifying master agreements and ensuring necessary documentation is in place before work begins.
• Manage subcontractor risk mitigation.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a detailed master schedule, identifying key preconstruction activities, critical path, and other important activities.
• Collaborate with the Market Leader to prepare cost estimates and communicate with Leopardo self-perform groups.
• Manage the shop drawing/submittal schedule and process.
• Manage the requests for information (RFIs) and change order processes, maintaining logs and reviewing with the project team.
• Coordinate and conduct required meetings, preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to facilitate subcontractor/vendor coordination, ensure inspections are performed, enforce quality control and safety, review punchlists, and obtain certificates of occupancy.
• Review closeout documentation for accuracy and submission, and coordinate warranty calls.
• Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications, and approve invoices for direct goods purchases.
• Collaborate with the Market Leader to establish, monitor, and achieve project goals and prepare profit projections.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with clients, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
• Participate in industry associations, promote Leopardo, and network to gain industry insights.
• Participate in presentations and interviews for new potential projects.
• Assist with recruiting efforts.
• Mentor, train, and evaluate less-senior project management staff.
• Participate in cross-functional teams outside of direct span of control.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level