ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client specializes in general contracting, construction management, design/build, and specialty construction services. With over 100 years of experience, skilled manpower, and deep resources, they have established a reputation of excellence and integrity that makes them the best candidate for your next project.
They have completed notable projects for public, private, and non-profit clients in Illinois region.
Their team brings diverse experience to every project and are committed to completing it in the safest and most efficient manner possible. They always deliver exceptional results by holding our employees and subcontractors to the highest standards.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a qualified Project Manager with a strong background in road & bridge construction projects to join a growing team in Rockford, IL. Our ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates excellent communication skills, is highly organized, is a creative problem solver, is very efficient, and has strong attention to detail, time management and turnkey skills as an estimator and project manager
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the following areas:
Develop work scopes, solicit bids, conduct scope reviews and negotiate subcontracts
Communicate with client on project issues to assure client satisfaction
Develop and maintain overall project schedules; work with all parties to avoid delays
Assure the timely review/processing of submittals, pay applications and other project documentation
Manage Subcontractors; coordinate/communicate with subs in a professional manner
Prepare project reports, including cost reports, monthly reports and schedule updates
Facilitate RFI resolution with owner and design team
Oversees change order management process
Responsible for the overall project financial management
Support project team on overall project requirements
Support bid pursuits, proposal preparation and new client development
Develops and adheres to project quality control plan
Collaborates with the design team from project initiation to completion
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 2 years’ experience with heavy civil concrete, concrete paving, bridge retaining wall, and/or commercial building and maintenance projects.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with project management, trade contractors, architects and engineers and the ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision.
Experience with bidding work, developing work scopes, subcontractor management project scheduling and cost reporting required.
Knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD software desired.
Civil Engineering or Construction Management undergraduate degree preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
As a Project Manager, the employee will be subject to an office and job site/field setting. Work environments may include but are not limited to the following: seasonal temperatures, high spaces, small spaces, loud and frequent noises, standing/walking and indoor/outdoor settings.
TRAVEL:
To and from job sites is required. Our client will compensate for travel expenses if applicable.