Project Manager - Aviation

F.H. Paschen•Chicago, IL

23h•$90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility —as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity —as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity —by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen . The way in which urban infrastructure is conceived, planned, and implemented, can have a profound effect on the communities it serves. Transit projects, in particular, represent long-term infrastructure investments that are likely to serve millions of people over time. Not only do those projects require careful planning and design, they also must be built to last. Our extensive experience across a wide variety of projects with transit agencies, as well as our broad range of construction skills, focus, and dedication, puts us in a unique position to be highly successful—even when projects are long and challenging. F.H. Paschen is looking for new valued Project Managers with strong leadership and communication skills. We are a group that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork. The Project Manager will manage a variety of projects and manage the project team.

Requirements

BS in Construction Management or Engineering and / or 6-10 years of construction experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
Knowledge of construction, design, cost reporting and cash flow management.
Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, Scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary.
Experience with a general contractor is required
Experience with Transit/Rail/CTA

Responsibilities

Represent and demonstrate the values of F.H. Paschen: tenacity, versatility, ingenuity and pride.
Responsible for the management of the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality and safety.
Ability to participate in preconstruction services, including estimating and value engineering
Supervisory responsibility for Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders
Collaborate with other Project Manager(s) to find alternative solutions
Collaborate and monitor Superintendent(s) performance on contracts and/or work orders
Review and approve Assistant Project Manager proposals
Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners
Point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, engineers and more
Understand details of project scope of work
Create and maintain project cost reports
Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners
Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent
Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements
Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
Other duties as assigned