Project Manager I: Tenant Interiors Construction

Responsibilities

Manage the administration, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and closeout of small tenant-interior construction projects, while supporting senior project managers on larger or more complex work. Coordinate subcontractors, project teams, clients, architects, permits, costs, quality, safety, and project documentation to meet company and client goals.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field—or equivalent training and experience—is required, along with at least three years of experience as a Project Engineer. Candidates should have a record of success on small projects, construction technology and software knowledge, blueprint-reading ability, and willingness to travel to national job sites; field experience, estimating experience, OSHA 30, and LEED GA are advantageous.

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Scheduling
• Budgeting and Cost Estimation
• Subcontractor Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Preconstruction
• Permit Coordination
• Risk Mitigation
• Cost Control
• Change Order Management
• Submittal and RFI Management
• Quality Control
• Safety Compliance
• Client Relationship Management
• Construction Accounting
• Blueprint Reading

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) With Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Time and Donation Matching
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Accident Insurance
• Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Vehicle Allowance

About this role

The Tenant Interiors group at Leopardo continues to grow and is looking for a project manager to grow with us. This is a great opportunity to work on exciting, top-notch TI projects in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
Summary: As a member of the project management team, the Project Manager I (PM I) is responsible for the overall administration, execution and completion of singular small-sized or multiple small-sized projects, and may assist a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager II on mid-sized, large and/or complex projects. This role will participate in the development of a project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting and implementation ensuring consistency with Company strategy, commitments and goals. The PM I will monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between team members, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client and A/E (Architect/Engineer) relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects as required; assist in preparation of budgets and estimates, collaborate with estimating to solicit bids from qualified subcontractors/suppliers, qualify, review and evaluate bids to ensure required scopes are included, provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions
Prepare detailed general conditions budgets as required; and, assist Estimating with incorporating the general conditions work into the overall project budget
Coordinate preparation of permit applications for review/approval, and submittal of updated permit documents as required
Negotiate, award and write all subcontracts in collaboration with Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader. Verify current master agreements, and ensure that an executed subcontract/work authorization and proper certificate of insurance are in place prior to subcontractors starting work on site
Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management
Develop, monitor and maintain a detailed master schedule; clearly identify key preconstruction activities that impact the project teams; and, clearly identify the critical path, and other activities such as owner move-in, inspections, and punchlist
Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader to prepare comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project’s duration. Communicate with Leopardo self-perform groups to enlist their involvement and strengthen the project team
Manage the shop drawing/submittal schedule and process to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract documentation; monitor and distribute as required for coordination purposes
Manage the requests for information (RFIs) and change order processes, maintain the appropriate logs, and review with the project team regularly
Coordinate and conduct required meetings (e.g., pre-job, weekly construction meetings, post-job, and project closeout). Prepare and distribute meeting minutes with the Project Assistants support
Collaborate with the Superintendent to facilitate subcontractor/vendor coordination, ensure required inspections are performed and deficiencies are addressed, enforce quality control procedures and safety inspection performance, review the project punchlist, and obtain a certificate of occupancy
Review closeout documentation for accuracy and submission. Coordinate warranty calls on completed projects
Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader as required. Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work
Collaborate with the Principal in Charge/Market Leader to establish, monitor, and achieve project goals; and, prepare profit projections
Build, strengthen and maintain relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
Participate in industry associations, actively promote Leopardo, and network to exchange information and gain insight about construction trends, the competition and industry/market trends
Participate in presentations and interviews for new potential projects
Assist with recruiting efforts as required.
Assist in training project engineers, interns and other staff members as required
Participate in cross-functional teams outside of direct span of control within the main Company divisions (e.g., Total Quality Management)
Education / Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience
3+ years experience as a Project Engineer; field experience is a plus
Knowledge of market/industry a plus; includes some estimating experience
Proven record of success on singular small-sized projects
Competency in basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must
Understand project management and accounting software; Autodesk Forma Build is a plus
Ability to travel to national jobsites
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid driver’s license. OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Vision Program
Short term/long term disability
401k + matching plan
Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
Identify theft protection
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $80-100k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.

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About Leopardo Construction

Construction · 201-500 employees · headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois · founded 1977