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What is a graduate project construction manager?

A Graduate Project Construction Manager is an entry-level professional who assists in overseeing construction projects from planning to completion. They work under the guidance of senior managers to coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Their responsibilities often include site supervision, contractor coordination, and progress reporting. This role helps develop project management skills and industry knowledge, preparing individuals for senior positions in construction management.

What does a graduate project construction manager do?

A typical day for a Graduate Project Construction Manager involves attending on-site meetings, monitoring construction progress, and coordinating with contractors and suppliers to ensure project milestones are met. You'll often review project documentation, track timelines and budgets, and address any on-site issues as they arise. Team collaboration is key, as you’ll work closely with engineers, architects, and site workers while reporting to senior project managers. This hands-on environment offers valuable learning opportunities and a chance to quickly build practical experience in all phases of construction management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate project construction manager?

To thrive as a Graduate Project Construction Manager, you need a degree in construction management or a related field, strong organizational skills, and foundational knowledge of project planning and safety regulations. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), understanding of building codes, and basic health and safety certifications are typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you efficiently coordinate with subcontractors and address project challenges. These competencies ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

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Project Construction Manager

Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc.

North Chicago, IL

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over 5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future! 

Bilfinger is seeking a Project/Construction Manager at our North Chicago, IL site location. This position requires a self-motivated individual to perform the detailed planning and scheduling of construction work, prepare bid packages for subcontract work, and ensure work is executed in line with safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets, as well as corporate and client expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Review and input to engineering information packages for constructability and completeness.
  • Integrate multiple engineering information packages and develop bid packages for request for proposals (RFP's)
  • Develop detailed execution plans/schedules and other deliverables as required.
  • Facilitate and develop project safety & quality plans and manage safety & quality in the field.
  • Facilitate/develop labor and material estimates, material takeoffs and enter requisitions.
  • Actively manage costs on projects; responsibilities include creating cost reports, updating cost trends/projections, and processing change orders.
  • Schedule and coordinate construction crews to support plant operations and track and report progress.
  • Interface with the Owner, engineers, field supervision, and subcontractors

Requirements

    • 2-year Associates of Construction Management or 4-year Engineering degree or related 

Construction degree. Plus 5 - 10 years' equivalent industrial facility construction management experience

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organizational skills are required.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project
  • Understanding of Lean Construction/Six Sigma Principles (Continuous Improvement, Target Value Delivery, LPS) preferred
  • Experience with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (Copilot) into daily work processes is a plus.
    • OSHA 10 or 30 Training preferred.

Please visit our website for additional company information at www.is-usa.bilfinger.com.

Bilfinger Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits including 401(k). A background check in compliance with the fair credit reporting act and a drug screening is required. 

If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure (jason.jaure@bilfinger.com).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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