Rex Construction Services, a rapidly growing and dynamic company, is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee project execution to ensure adherence to project budgets and timelines. Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial construction projects valued at $5MM and higher.
Duties to include:
• Provide leadership to Ownership, the project management team, subcontractors and suppliers; assist them in planning, implementation and coordination of the work to achieve timely and economical results with high quality professional relationships.
• Assist Preconstruction with soliciting and obtaining bids from subcontractors and material suppliers
• Suggest methods and materials for improvement of potential projects from a cost and constructability perspective.
• Drafting and tracking subcontracts, purchase order agreements, change orders, and collection of insurance certificates, permits, bonds and other documents .
• Work to ensure the interest of the company is protected at all times.
• Conduct preconstruction conferences and attend pre-installation meetings.
• Monitor, approve and control all costs of assigned projects. Budget set up, variance tracking, and reporting to the Rex Executive Team and Ownership.
• Assist Superintendent in maintaining proper safety measures on project in accordance with OSHA, the Rex Corporate Safety Plan, and project specific requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain exemplary relationships with the owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, municipal authorities and Rex Construction Services personnel involved with the project.
• Represent to all persons a level of integrity, pride, enthusiasm, and competence that encourages the highest level of performance and morale.
• Provide the opportunity for all Rex Construction Services personnel to grow and develop to their maximum potential. Assist in training candidates for advancement to the level of a project manager.
Seeking only local candidates to the Chicago area.