Temp Project Aware Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

As we continue to expand, Constructiv is building a pipeline of skilled construction professionals for future opportunities in the United States. While we currently do not have immediate openings, we want to connect with talented individuals in the data center construction industry who are open to exploring roles with us when the time is right.

The Project Manager (PM) bears responsibility for the overall delivery and day to day management of the design, procurement and construction of a project including cost, schedule and quality control. Works directly with the client as the client’s representative to the project, all project sub-consultants and sub-contractors. Directs the site management team, design team, contract administration, construction accounting, and others as required to assure successful completion of the project and to ensure that customer expectations are met. Coordinates all team manpower requirements with resource management.

Travel

Travel is required – up to 90%. 90% is required due to assignment being on site/physical location, living in temporary housing. Onsite is Monday - Friday with occasional off hours work, nights and weekends as needed.

Current Project Locations: We are actively hiring for projects located in Chicago, IL and Miami, FL. Project assignments are based on business needs and candidate preference, when possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Client Management:

• Client management to the project process necessary to execute the project successfully.
• Ensure that the client is fully aware of the process, process deliverable expectations and the necessary decisions to be made in course of the project.
• Create and manage the project team to deliver on client expectations for deliverables and communications.
• Ensure consistency of deliverables to meet the Standard of Care.
• Seeks opportunities for the continued expansion of services into the client’s business.
• Provided client and team leadership to drive project programming, design, budgeting and scheduling meetings with client and design team including all follow-up regarding proposed or actual changes in any facet of the project(s) or project scope changes.

Team Management:

• Fully comprehends and mentors on the project process.
• Coordinate “day to day” task management of the project team.
• Direct and organize project start-up procedures with the team, Timberline and construction accounting.
• Organize and conduct regular project team meetings to monitor design, documentation and construction status.
• Organize and conduct and publish regular owner’s status meetings.
• Plan, organize and staff key positions and provide overall supervision and management of project(s) including ensuring that proper training is provided for team members (e.g. US Army Corps of Engineers Contractor Quality Control Management, OSHA 30-hour safety)

Task Management:

• Leads the client interface and OAC meeting including project reporting, meeting minutes, action items, and all associated logs.
• Prepare scopes of work, schedule requirements, subcontract value, reviews exclusions and special requirements for all subcontracts and change orders throughout project.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of onsite personnel to ensure project is completed according to approved specs, on schedule and within the established project budget (monitor, review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices)
• Prepare, monitor and update master schedule in compliance with organizational standards; monitor 2-week rolling schedule and document project delays and causes.
• Attend and participate in periodic Operations and Safety meetings. Represent and advocate company operations and safety requirements and policies with field personnel, subcontractors and owner.
• Ensure all reporting requirements for government, subcontractors, owners and company are thoroughly completed and submitted on a timely basis.
• Regular project level client interface. Owner meetings should be conducted in the presence of the owner if at all possible.
• Ensure coordination of all sub-consultants.
• Work with Project Coordinator to ensure that project accounting is up to date and accurate.
• Work with the project team to ensure that submittals and RFI’s are maintained on the project schedule.
• Ensure that Safety and other quality inspectors are scheduled for site visits.

High Level Competencies:

• Projects:
  • Manage multiple projects of multiple clients while maintaining a high degree of client satisfaction.
  • Manage highly complex projects requiring a high degree of technical expertise, MOP’s, cut-overs, isolation, infection control, etc.
• Project Types:
  • Capable of strategizing and managing both shell construction (ground up) as well as “fit-out” project types.
• Specific and Extensive Expertise:
  • Industrial, Data center or healthcare project expertise for greater than 5 years or significant individual projects.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years field and previous PM experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform project management tasks. Understand construction techniques to a relatively high degree in principle and practice including HVAC, electrical distribution systems, low voltage systems, energy management control systems, fire/life safety systems, plumbing, framing, building envelope systems, concrete, and environmental issues (asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold)
• Understand fundamentals of cost estimating including quantity survey (take-offs), square footage estimated costs, RS Means assembly of values and rates, $/ton, etc.
• Working knowledge of and thorough understanding of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, codes and standards and contract management, and prime contract requirements including plans and specifications developed for the contract
• Microsoft Project Scheduling Analytical problem-solver with responsive follow-through to final resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills
• Experience with the MSN Office Suite including: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Project Scheduling (resource lading & baseline scheduling) and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat/Reader with Timberline experience desirable

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Professional Engineer
• Degree from Project Management Institute

Compensation

• Constructiv is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role based in is $104,100.00 - $156,100.00 USD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.

Benefits

• This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, eight paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits;

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Expected travel up to 80% to project sites for meetings, inspections, and client interfacing.