Project Manager w/ Estimating Experience

W.E. O'Neil Construction•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager provides leadership and management for a specific construction project and is responsible for the project and project team from inception and preconstruction through completion. The role works closely with Estimating, Operations, Superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and the Owner to deliver projects successfully and to the satisfaction of all parties. Projects may have budgets of $10 million to $60 million and vary in delivery method, market sector, and complexity. The Project Manager oversees estimating and preconstruction coordination, project cost control and profitability, budgeting and forecasting, change orders, procurement, subcontracting, scheduling, construction administration, safety, quality, documentation, and closeout. The role leads project meetings, maintains the Owner relationship, manages and develops project staff, and promotes company best practices and values. The position regularly works on-site at construction sites and requires the ability to navigate active work areas.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field.
A minimum of 7–10 years of relevant project management experience, such as Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or equivalent.
Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC, and Excel.
Advanced understanding of construction administration, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement.
Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project or P6 scheduling software and project management software such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC, or equivalent.
Experience with daily software tools such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Safety Mojo, and BIM 360 Glue, or equivalent tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage, build relationships, negotiate, communicate effectively in writing and orally, and organize and manage time.
Knowledge of construction delivery methods, market sectors, construction administration, building trades, construction means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, and Owner and Architect relations.
Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; initiative, dependability, punctuality, emotional maturity, and willingness to take on increased responsibility and learn.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Owners, design professionals, company departments and project teams, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Ability to promote company values and policies, participate in onboarding and training, and mentor and coach subordinates.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including climbing stairs and ladders, using construction personnel hoists, navigating work areas, and standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Responsibilities

Supervise construction projects with budgets from $10 million to $60 million across different delivery methods, market sectors, and levels of complexity.
Work with Estimating during preconstruction to manage design phases, establish the GMP and General Conditions, develop bid strategy, and bridge estimating and project operations.
Lead preparation of bid packages, scopes of work, exhibits, subcontractor bid packages, and comparative bid analyses.
Develop project budgets, cost projections, cash-flow forecasts, and monthly reconciliation reports; monitor General Conditions costs and overall project profitability.
Review and negotiate change orders, prepare and distribute subcontractor change-order requests, and lead resolution of project claims and disputes.
Manage monthly pay applications, subcontractor and supplier invoicing, purchase orders, and billing procedures.
Monitor progress with the Superintendent and project team; review project and look-ahead schedules, make schedule corrections, and coordinate procurement with the P6 schedule.
Oversee project administration and document-control systems, including correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor and material tracking, billing, and closeout procedures.
Ensure CMiC is configured and used appropriately and oversee use of PlanGrid for contract documents and progress photographs.
Lead and participate in Owner, subcontractor, coordination, and weekly OAC meetings; serve as the primary Owner contact and review meeting minutes before distribution.
Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including coordination, procurement, scheduling, and timely delivery of materials and equipment.
Oversee contract requirements, submittals, RFIs, document reviews, and communication of conflicts; work with the team and Superintendent to identify practical solutions to field issues.
Maintain safety and quality as priorities; coordinate safety orientations and incident reports, and ensure subcontractor IIPP and JHA documentation is submitted.
Partner with the Superintendent on the Site Specific Quality Plan, pre-installation meetings, and weekly BIM coordination meetings to resolve MEPF clashes.
Manage project closeout, including O&M manuals, as-builts, closeout binders, Owner training schedules and recordings, and punch-list completion within 30 days of turnover or issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Provide leadership, delegation, training, coaching, and performance reviews for project staff; train project engineers and assistant project managers in cost control and project procedures.
Promote a positive project-site work environment, team morale, company best practices, and W.E. O’Neil values and policies.
Assist Business Development with RFP responses and presentations, maintain Owner relationships, attend industry events, and participate in company training, networking, and PM round tables.
Participate in initial and acceptance walks with the Architect and Owner as needed.
Understand construction insurance, indemnification, liability and policy limits, bonding procedures, and applicable Owner contract forms and general conditions.