Senior Project Manager (Community Construction Market)

Leopardo Construction • Hoffman Estates, IL

1d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The community market at Leopardo is growing and looking for a senior project manager to grow with us. In the community market, the work we do is about building communities as much as shaping skylines. From libraries and recreation centers to worship spaces and cultural institutions, our community-focused projects reflect a deep commitment to the people who live, work, and gather in the places we build. As a Senior Project Manager, you will take charge of overall administration, execution, and completion of complex and/or large-sized projects. This can include project development and overseeing the organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. As an SPM you will also monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between teams, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client & A/E relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience
• 10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus
• Experience working on senior living and/or healthcare construction projects
• Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects
• Deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and a knowledge of the market/industry
• Significant training and experience with cutting edge technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate, efficient results; ACC Build is a plus
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience is a plus
• OSHA 30 Hour certification
• LEED GA accreditation are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction efforts: Assist in preparation of budgets and estimates, Provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions, Solicit, qualify, review, and evaluate bids from qualified subcontractors to ensure required scopes are included, Prepare and incorporate general conditions work into overall budget, Coordinate permit applications for review/approval and submittal, Coordinate with leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections, Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts in collaboration with leader, Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management
• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including: Key preconstruction activities impacting project teams, Identified critical path, Owner move-in, inspections, and punch list
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates
• Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader as required
• Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.
• Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule as well as requests for information (RFI’s) and change order processes
• Coordinate and conduct required meetings
• Ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality control procedures and safety inspections
• Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws
• Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
• Actively promote Leopardo and network within industry
• Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required
• Advise project teams which may include Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer and/or Interns.

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
• Long term care, group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

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