Client Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
WHO WE ARE
41 North Contractors is a general contracting company specializing in retail, restaurant, and commercial development, proudly serving the Chicago, Illinois and Scottsdale, Arizona markets and the surrounding communities we call home. Our team brings knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to every project, while staying grounded in our founding values of pride, ability, and honesty. We believe these principles are the foundation of strong relationships, enabling better analysis, decision-making, and communication. With a focus on continuous innovation, we are working to disrupt the status quo set by large construction companies by delivering greater value and efficiency to our clients.
WHAT THE JOB IS
The Project Manager III leads, plans, and directs construction management for all assigned projects from start to finish. Ensure that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on schedule and within budget. As a vital member of our team, we require an individual who can quickly assume responsibility, take charge of projects, and meet 41 North Contractors' standards. Project values cumulatively $8M plus annually.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (The Job in Detail)
Duties of Managing Projects
o Attend hand-off meeting with Director of Operations and Estimating team
Review client - 41 North contract
Review client project manual and requirements
Confirm any oddities (schedule, safety, reporting, job project management)
Attend estimating to operations formal turn over meetings.
Set by Director of Operations
o Review project with assigned superintendent.
o Review and maintain master project schedule
o Buy subcontractors out - LOIs - Contracts - SOWs
Send LOIs
Review scopes with superintendents before issuing
• Eliminate scope of work gaps
Contracts out and executed
• Tracking and Follow-up
o Internal documents for projects
Coordinates with project coordinator and superintendent on internal documents.
• Confirm project insurance requirements with client and project coordinator.
Submittal logs
o For clients and architects (internal and client).
• Review Procore Access
• Job cost and CO logs completed
o Continual updates
o Continual tracking
• Safety plans and insurance tracking and follow up.
Internal coordination with accounting team for financial payment and documentation.
o Client projects documents.
• OAC agendas and minutes
• Agendas no less than 24 hours before meeting
• Minutes / recaps no more than 48 hours after meeting.
Submittal logs, submittals, and submittal packages
Assist with superintendents initiated RFIs
Confirm receipt of insurance, safety
o Assist in site management and superintendent management
Overall schedule management
• Tracking and assisting when needed
Attend foreman coordination meetings
Weekly site visits in addition to OAC
Daily calls with superintendent
Update Procore
• Submittals and RFI logs are up to date
• Daily journals
• Job manpower
• Pictures
• Weather
• Delays
Review and add input to weekly client updates
• Confirm completion
• Manage day and time they are sent out by Superintendent
Review Three-week schedule
• Confirm completion
• Manage day and time sent out
• Ensure schedules stay on track
Safety reports and toolbox talks
• Confirm completion
• Manage day and time they are sent out
o Budget - Money and project management
Continual review - tracking - documenting
• Maintain or better project percentage throughout project
• OCO and ICO's
o OCOs must be executed before work is performed
o ICO's must be reviewed with Director of Operations and approved by Director of Operations prior to work being performed
• Project length changes
• Internal and on-site expense
o Approved superintendent purchase
Job - Personal
Job - Internal
• PM and Super timecard tracking
o Confirm days are being allocated to the proper job.
o Confirmation that 41 N site supervision is present as directed per client contract and Director of Operations.
Time of arrival and departure while traders are on site.
Monitor presence of superintendent while trades are present.
Payment applications
• Set up job cost 9 days before payment app is due to ownership
• Review all subcontractor's payment applications
o Approve or comment
• Review progress payment application to ownership
o Approve or comment
o Coordinate and inquire about past due payment statuses with the accounting department when needed
Close out financials' confirmation
• Subcontractor $$
• ICO and OCO's
o Amounts - fully executed
• General Conditions
o Vendor invoicing complete and correct
o Job personnel costs confirmed
• Job costs and CO logs are confirmed and complete
• Confirmation of substantial completion date of projects confirmed with Ownerships / clients
• Subcontractors request for close out docs made after substantial completion date has been confirmed
o Work with project coordinator
• Subcontractor and client final payment applications review and approved
• Final job cost close out completed.
o Close out and warranty
Confirm status - assist with gathering information for project coordinator
• Confirm that required close out documents are sent with final payment application
Close out meeting with Director of Operations - Estimating and superintendent
Punchlist complete and signed by ownership or owner's representative
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Requirements
WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING
Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent
8+ years' proven project management experience in a wide range of commercial projects, including restaurants, retail and offices
Working knowledge of Procore, Spectrum or related software
Excellent computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Construction or building / facilities management background
Excellent communications, organization, and negotiations skills
Strong leadership skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
A highly motivated, self-starter and team player
Interpersonal skills to manage clients, design team, subcontractors, facility owners and assigned superintendents
WHAT SETS YOU ABOVE
Master's degree in construction management or equivalent
10+ years' proven project management experience in a wide range of commercial projects, including restaurants, retail and offices
Expert knowledge of Procore, Spectrum or related software
Have been a direct mentor/coach to train others
Knowledge of OSHA Requirements of construction
Excellent ability to manage jobs to completion, on time, on budget, and with complete client satisfaction
Experience in ground-up, TI work, medical facilities, restaurants, and high-end finishes.
WAGE TRANSPARENCY DISCLAIMER
We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.
Job Type: Full-time
Base Pay: $130,000 - $165,000 annual salary (See Wage Disclaimer on determination of base pay)
Additional Pay: Auto/Cell Stipend
Benefits:
Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer split starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer covered starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
5 Sick Days
10 Accrued Vacation Days through the year
8 Paid Holidays
401K Match
Work Location: In person
Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: This role is being vetted through our internal recruiting team. We kindly request not making contact about filling this role. Thank you.