Project Manager

The Hiller Companies, Inc. • Alsip, IL

1h • $90,000 - $138,000

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for bringing each project in on or under budget by controlling costs and forecasting revenue and costs throughout the project. The role coordinates, manages, and completes a portfolio of multiple concurrent construction projects of varying sizes. The Project Manager attends contractor project meetings and maintains accurate records of meetings, schedules, and requests. The role also works with Sales to confirm labor estimates for new and retrofit projects, manages change orders from inception to completion, anticipates problems and implements cost-effective solutions, and coordinates across Sales, Superintendents, Foremen, and Service staff. The Project Manager ensures compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training, and closeout documentation.

The position includes supporting proposal activities, attending pre-bid meetings, selecting subcontractors, maintaining project documentation, managing material purchases and rentals, developing and maintaining schedules, coordinating field resources, and providing regular project progress and cost-to-complete updates. The role serves as the primary interface for owners and customers and supports construction meetings, safety programs, scheduling, and project closeout.

The anticipated base salary range is $90,000–$138,000. Actual starting pay depends on job-related factors, and the posted range excludes bonuses, commissions, overtime, and benefits. Eligible employees may participate in company benefit programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of project management experience, with industry-specific capability.
• Sound, practical understanding of construction and project management, and working knowledge of planning, scheduling, and monitoring tasks.
• Good organization and time-management skills, with responsibility for following through on, completing, and documenting tasks, action items, and quality-assurance items in a timely manner.
• Strong budget and cost-control management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and/or independently.
• Experience in conflict or dispute resolution.
• Ability to assess construction and service manpower requirements across contracts and construction phases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating and scheduling software.
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, including above ceiling spaces, crawl spaces, on ladders, and on high-lift equipment.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to obtain required job clearances, including passing a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• NICET II certification or higher.
• Prior experience with JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal activities and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Select subcontractors, maintain project documentation, and manage material purchases.
• Manage projects, change orders, man-loading charts, weekly progress reports, material and equipment delivery promise dates, completion dates, and other project elements in accordance with the approved budget.
• Manage rental equipment delivery and pickup schedules to minimize costs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Maintain report and working drawings where applicable, consulting local building codes and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Act as the primary interface for owners and customers.
• Conduct or attend construction meetings and maintain the safety program, scheduling, change-order management, and project closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with field management to manage resources and meet construction schedules and budgets.
• Attend weekly operations and finance meetings to provide percentage-of-completion and cost-to-complete updates.
• Confirm labor estimates for new and retrofit projects through communication with Sales staff.
• Forecast project revenue and costs and proactively identify problems and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training, and closeout documentation are completed.
• Perform other duties as business needs dictate or as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plans; company-paid and voluntary life insurance; company-paid short-term disability; voluntary long-term disability; critical illness and accident insurance; and paid time off.
• Company-provided training, tools, and equipment.
• $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs.
• Career advancement potential within a growing company. Most employee benefits start on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed