Project Executive - Chicago Construction

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD150,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
High-paying base salary and bonus + car allowanceWork with a reputable general contractor in Chicago
  • High-paying base salary and bonus + car allowance
  • Work with a reputable general contractor in Chicago

About Our Client

Our client is a fast growing and reputable general contractor located in the heart of Chicago. Project portfolio includes mainly interior projects within commercial, office, multifamily, education, retail, and healthcare spaces. They have a really culture-oriented and collaborative team and want to bring on a Project Executive to over see a team that focuses on tenant interiors projects. They are offering one of the best compensation packages across the industry.

Job Description

  • Overall project administration, project management team, leadership, and technical direction of tenant interior projects
  • Manage bid requests, review bids, develop subcontracts
  • Direct lead for estimating and take offs
  • Handle all project buyout within designated time frame
  • Review project submittals for conformance to contract documents from subcontractors
  • Direction of all RFI's requested
  • Direction of all Submittal's requested
  • Develop and maintain site logistics plan
  • Manage special Inspection Schedules
  • Work directly with Architects, Engineers and Municipalities to ensure plans are designed per owner specifications and value engineered
  • Manage schedules, including preparation of detailed short-term schedules and ensuring all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates
  • Review Daily Reports and Safety Inspections from on-site Superintendents
  • Organize, attend, participate, and lead project meetings, including subcontractor meetings involving pre-construction, scope of work, scheduling, safety, etc
  • Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
  • Managing and multitasking multiple projects at a time
  • Ability to read and understand blue prints, CAD files as well as Municipality code and requirements

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ of experience leading tenant interiors or commercial projects in Chicago or surrounding suburbs
  • Have experience overseeing a project management team
  • 4 year degree; construction management, engineering, architecture or similar (Required)
  • Have a strong network in the industry and manage client relationships
  • Ability to attend networking events, meet with clients, and have a strong network of subcontractors in Chicago
  • Proficient with Procore, Microsoft Projects, Bluebeam (preferred)
  • Proficient with scheduling software (Primavera or similar)
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary ($150K-$200K+) depending on experience
  • 401k with company match
  • Bonus - up to 25% of base salary
  • Health insurance plan including vision and dental
  • 15-20 days PTO
  • No Travel
  • Flexible working environment, mix between office, field, and working from home
  • Car allowance
  • Laptop
  • Team outings and events
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Career growth and stability
Contact
Dylan Fern
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6938240

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dylan Fern
Job Reference
JN-022026-6938240