Weekend Construction 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.

Provide onsite Construction Management of specific scope or tasks to include but not limited to safety, mobilization, planning, construction, QA/QC, testing, closeout, and other related tasks.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Professionally, accurately, effectively, efficiently, and concisely communicate both in written and oral fashion in all facets of business both corporately and to contractors/vendors without error.
• Responsible for providing project leadership, coordination, and facilitating teamwork of the project team to meet project goals.
• Communicates project status to supervisor and others.
• Develops staffing projections and trend/exposure reports.
• Assures the performance of project personnel meets Client needs and expectations.
• Attends monthly managers' meetings and participates in project-status calls.
• Lead and manage the contract change order process, claim process, cost, document, and quality control efforts.
• Manage RFIs
• Produce the minutes of all meetings and all other written documentation required.
• Review contractor documentation including correspondence, insurance, bonds, submittal data, clarification requests, and close-out documentation.
• Review contractor's change proposals and applications for payment
• Collaborates with other internal Project Team Members in an ongoing effort to improve department processes and standards.
• Oversee the administration of Change Order Management
• Provides project team leadership throughout construction project development.
• Manage Project schedules, budgets, and scope within approved limits.
• Provides quality control by monitoring the construction process.
• Perform project management and owner’s representative responsibilities.
• Interface and maintain a positive relationship with owners, architects, client staff, and vendors.
• Perform comprehensive project administration and oversight of the activities and status of the design, consulting, and construction teams throughout design/construction phase activities coordinating project activities.
• Oversees contractor and vendor performance during the construction phase through site visits and report reviews.
• Monitor the progress of construction, review the status of work completed during the period covered, and review that work is progressing forward and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure project completion within budget, schedule, and conformance with client standards, design program, and construction documents.
• Review construction plans and specifications
• Inspect construction progress, maintain records and plans, and administer contractor payments, project closeouts, and warranties.
• Coordinate constructability reviews
• Manage and coordinate testing, commissioning, and turnover of facilities to end users.
• Manage validation of record documents and post-occupancy evaluations
• Accountable for adherence on projects to all Construction Management policies, processes, procedures, tools, and client compliance guidelines

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: BS degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; or equivalent experience. OSHA 10

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing construction of technical projects

• 5 years’ experience coordinating multiple groups, crews, foremen, and managers for project resources.

• Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes and plan reading capabilities, minimum 5 years’ experience.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to manage a team and personal dynamics to drive projects forward.
• Proficient with Windows-based platforms and computer skills, minimum 5 years experience
• Strong budget and change management capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Experience applying analytical and problem-solving skills to routine and moderately complex problems.
• Must be organized and display effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Desire to raise standards of excellence in construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing the construction of technical projects
• 10 years’ experience coordinating multiple groups, crews, foremen, and managers for project resources.
• Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes and plan reading capabilities, minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Proficient with Procore Project Management Software.

Compensation

• Constructiv is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary for this role is $131,200.00 - $196,900.00 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 hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a construction environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to weather elements. The employee must comply with PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies. This role requires travel on a consistent basis, up to 80%. A valid driver's license is required.