Project Executive

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD145,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
Work for a full-service construction firm that specializes in the construction of light industrial, commercial, and healthcare facilities. Seeking Project Executive with strong technical knowledge who have the desire to excel in a growth-oriented organization.
  • Work on light industrial and other complex projects
  • Be a leader, mentor, and operational PX for a leading GC

About Our Client

Our client offers a full range of General Contracting and construction services that focuses on quality over quantity. They are committed to understanding client's needs and objectives. This has led to over 85 percent of repeated business or direct referrals; leading to a strong pipeline of work. Our client is a smaller company which drives their culture to focus on growth, inclusion, and quality for everyone. They offer exceptional benefits in addition to your base salary.

Job Description

  • Overseeing and directing projects from start to finish
  • Directs and supervises work of project administration staff and construction engineers, as well as works in partnership with project superintendents to establish operational priorities
  • Responsible for forecasting, tracking/reporting project costs/revenue and adherence to project estimates
  • Responsible for problem resolution involving labor disputes, staffing, construction materials, construction equipment and contracts/subcontracts administration
  • Assist with pre-qualification process for bidders, develop and solicit responses to RFP's/RFQ's, assist the owner in selecting the appropriate project delivery method
  • Coordinates with construction Safety Manager to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety goals
  • Develop strong relationships with Superintendents, Subcontractors, and Assistant Project Managers
  • Maintain appropriate documentation through project such as RFI logs and change orders

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

  • 15+ years of experience in Construction Project Management or as a project executive
  • Working knowledge of skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, concrete work, site excavation and grading, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and electrical
  • Have experience in multiple fields of construction
  • Working knowledge of construction technology and details
  • Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings
  • Bring Business Development Opportunities to the team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Good time management skills



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary starting at $145k
  • 401K match and Profit Sharing in Benefits Package
  • Career Stability with Business Development Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Cell phone and laptop provided
  • Car allowance
  • Gas card provided
  • PTO - negotiable
  • Company outings with monthly happy hour
  • Opportunity to be a mentor to several Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Chicago, IL working location (possibility to work from home)

Apply now and someone will review your application within the next 24 business hours

Contact
Sydney Kowalski
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069215

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sydney Kowalski
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069215
 

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