Overview
Project Manager Jobs in Greater Chicago Area at Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc.
Title: Project Manager
Company: Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc.
Location: Greater Chicago Area
We are a family owned, financially strong, elite contractor located in northern Illinois. Established in 1928, we employ well-trained, motivated individuals whose goal is to treat everyone fairly. Together we build large, complex projects in both the public and private sectors including water and wastewater treatment, federal/military, commercial, and institutional. We produce the highest quality product possible, at the best possible value with a commitment to provide total customer satisfaction and an uncommonly pleasant construction experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- BS in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Comfortable working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 programs.
- Knowledge of Oracle/Primavera scheduling software
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager
Skills, knowledge, qualifications:
- Leadership skills such as collaboration; team building; communication; and strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to take responsibility for job performance
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and understand project plans and specifications.
- Prepare detailed scopes, negotiate and write Subcontracts and Purchase Orders for jobs.
- Develop and implement the project schedule for all aspects of work including the work of each trade and update the project schedule regularly.
- Manage the submittal process including preliminary review of submitted materials.
- Prepare any and all documentation required by the job owner – i.e. logs, forms, meeting minutes, etc.
- Identify, give proper notification, prepare and coordinate Owner Change Orders
- Run weekly project meetings with subs, suppliers and owner reps.
- Plan and schedule self- performed labor operations, prepare weekly Labor Projection Reports
- Represent Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. professionally at meetings and in negotiations.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures established by the company, especially with regards to safety on the job.
- Working knowledge of the requirements of all trades.
