Senior Project Manager (Job Order Contracting Market)

Leopardo Construction • Chicago, IL

11d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Leopardo is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the growing job order contracting (JOC) team in our downtown office. 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
• Experience working on tenant interiors 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
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction efforts, including preparation of budgets and estimates, providing value design suggestions, and soliciting, qualifying, reviewing, and evaluating bids from subcontractors.
• Prepare and incorporate general conditions work into the overall budget and coordinate permit applications.
• Coordinate with leadership to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections.
• Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts in collaboration with leadership.
• Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management.
• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including key preconstruction activities, 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.
• Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.
• Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule, requests for information (RFIs), 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 the 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
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

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