Certified Associate In Project Management Jobs in Illinois

Job Summary

The Project Manager ensures construction projects are executed precisely and efficiently. By acting as key liaison between K&L, clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, the Project Manager fosters positive relationships while driving projects to successful completion in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Collaborate with and guide Assistant Project Managers to manage multiple construction projects through the design-bid-build construction cycle ensuring every project phase aligns with timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• • Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules to ensure milestones are met while identifying potential delays and implementing solutions proactively.
  • Review timelines and milestones for schedule adherence.
  • Revise schedules proactively to address unforeseen delays or changes in project scope.
• Coordinate project activities with project superintendents, client/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• • Serve as the main point of contact for all communication and coordination between general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers.
  • Ensure that information flows smoothly, conflicts are resolved promptly, and that all parties involved in the project work together throughout the project; schedule and lead regular progress meetings with stakeholders.
  • Process change orders; manage contract adjustments to maintain alignment.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage project budget and resources (including materials, labor, and equipment) to ensure projects stay within their financial goals.
• • Monitor project expenses and adjust plans to meet profit objectives.
  • Oversee the financial elements of projects, ensuring profitability and resource efficiency.
  • Coordinate with General Superintendent to assign labor and materials efficiently to prevent delays.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee overall project quality assurance and compliance.
• • Ensure the highest level of quality on all projects is met and delivered to owners/clients.
  • Enforce compliance with industry regulations, environmental standards, and company quality benchmarks.
  • Maintain thorough project records for transparency and accountability.

Relationship Management

• Provide updates and address concerns timely to maintain satisfaction and foster strong relationships with clients, vendors, and suppliers.
• Represent K&L professionally to demonstrate the value placed on client relationships, generate future opportunities, and enhance the company’s market presence and reputation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
• 5 years of experience in project management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong computer skills, including competency with MS Outlook, Excel, Word and document management/organization; proficiency in construction management software (e.g., HeavyBid, Procore).
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrable problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Certification: e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Site mobility and inspections - The role will require travel to meet with owners as well as travel to project sites (usually within a 2-hour radius) to include walking, standing, and moving around construction sites.

Communication and coordination – This role will require incumbent to speak clearly with contractors and clients to include hearing and responding to on-site discussions.

Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., established in 1958, is a family owned, full service General Contractor located in Highland, IL. Our diverse portfolio of projects over the past 65+ years provides us a wealth of construction knowledge that we impart to our ever growing list of clients and repeat customers throughout Southern Illinois and the St. Louis Metro area. Our diversity extends into the commercial building, heavy infrastructure, and utility construction services markets. We accommodate our clients’ needs through various delivery methods: Design-Build, Construction Management, General Contracting, and Pre-Construction Services including feasibility, conceptual and final estimating, value engineering, and cash flow projections. K&L maintains high degree of control over the entire construction process by self-performing key trades including carpentry, concrete work, piping, and excavation - allowing us to deliver high-quality projects.