East Lake Management & Development

Construction Project Manager

East Lake Management Group (ELM) is seeking a full-time Construction Project Manager. The ideal candidate is responsible for providing oversight and coordination of concessionaires' construction activities at O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Duties will include oversight of concessionaires' architectural design and construction teams, review of tenant improvement designs, and coordination of construction with Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), project managers, construction managers and airlines. This position reports directly to the Tenant Development Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete field inspections on all concession construction projects, primarily tenant new construction and redevelopment projects. Candidates will also be involved in reviewing CDA initiated projects to support concession developments.
• Meet with CDA Concessions, other CDA divisions and consultants, concessionaires, and concessionaires' design and construction team. Review pre-construction plans and documentation to ensure compliance with CDA SOP and construction guidelines.
• Work directly with CDA Design and Construction team and Unison tenant coordinators to review tenant designs. Provide insight on feasibility of plans and identify and challenges that may occur during the construction process and once concession is fully operational.
• Participate in all concessionaire design meetings, including CDA preconstruction meetings.
• Review contactors barricade plan, construction operation plan, including safety information. Ensure construction project has committed safety personnel, as required by CDA.
• Review contractor operation plan to verify mechanical, electrical, and plumbing connections consistent with connections shown in drawings.
• Conduct periodic construction site inspections to ensure projects are on time and assist in resolving construction and safety issues that may arise during construction. Work with Unison tenant coordinators to ensure construction work conducted in compliance with all City and CDA requirements.
• Review contractor submitted scan reports and floor markings. Coordination with contractor and CDA to resolve all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing impacts.
• Coordination with CDA Facilities, Safety and Security and other interested parties on all crane activities and late-night activities, needed to complete construction of tenant projects.
• Develop field inspection guidelines for ongoing construction management activities and to serve as instruction for future construction management team.
• Provide weekly project updates to CDA Concessions and Unison on all construction projects. Include updates to construction schedules and projected store openings.
• Follow up with concessionaires, and concessionaires' architectural designers and contractors to ensure timely performance of concessionaires' design and construction activities (daily during the week via status update from the contractor or physically going to the construction site).
• Follow up and assist concessionaire construction permitting.
• Schedule and coordinate any required meetings with concessionaires and CDA Concessions, other CDA divisions and consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve base building issues relative to concessionaires' designs and construction.
• Attend presentations and answer questions based on project development or solutions to potential issues which may arise due to scope, surrounding environment, bldg. related issues, etc.
• Continue to recommend modifications and revisions to the Standard Operating Procedures for both MDW and ORD specifically tailored for Concessions (CDA Concessions Projects Design and Construction Standard Operating Procedures (C-SOP) / CDA Concessions Projects Design and Construction Standard Operating Procedures Exhibits (C-SOP Exhibits))

The successful candidate will be a professional with demonstrated experience in a similar role with a strong preference for candidates with previous construction management experience.

Experience and Training:

• A bachelor's degree in building science, construction engineering, construction management is preferred. Commensurate related construction management experience is an acceptable substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of construction management experience
• Detailed knowledge of construction and design methods with emphasis on design, preparation of construction documents, preparation of specifications, building materials, construction costs, and building codes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office, project management and CADD
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and ADA
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of construction projects
• Knowledge of other disciplines, Structural and MEP FP coordination
• Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Great positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.

Professional and Personal Characteristics:

• Results-oriented and high energy.
• Strong analytical, organizational and technical skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a broad constituency.
• Highest level of personal integrity.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Creative and innovative approach to solving problems and resolving issues.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision