Navigate Search · 2 days ago
Project Manager - Ground Up Multifamily Projects - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
6+ years expNavigate Search is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead midsized, ground up multifamily construction projects. The role involves overseeing project performance, ensuring quality, safety, and financial results while collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jory Hayes
Responsibilities
Supervise/mentor a team of direct reports consisting of a combination of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
Meet or exceed contracted profit and quality levels and schedule commitments for assigned projects
If project lead, Project Manager is responsible for direct report employee reviews
Assist with the training and development of direct reports
Completely understand the global aspects of the Owner’s needs and compare them to the project program. The program must effectively assess the Owner’s expectations
Maintain a positive relationship with identified Clients; secure the trust of the Client
Collaborate with the Development Manager or third-party client to lead the Client through the preconstruction phases. Bring the project to groundbreaking in compliance with the proposed schedule in a condition to allow sequential construction without interruption
Review and initial Client correspondence prior to distribution by PE, Superintendent or PC
Enforce company safety policy with Superintendent
Develop project specific safety program with Superintendent
Run the proposal kick-off meeting with Estimator
Prepare proposals including estimate, schedule, and scope documents for review/approval by the EVP of Construction
Coordinate responsibility for proposal components as necessary and appropriate
Development, confirmation, and tracking of construction budget
Ultimately responsible for job cost and profitability
Prepare cost comparisons and alternates for clients
Prepare preliminary construction schedule
Coordinate proposal scope documents and conceptual design for compliance with budget, schedule, and program. Confirm that general conditions budget is reflective of project schedule and logistics plan
Review and approve proposal prior to presentation
Coordinate preconstruction schedule with Development Manager or create preconstruction schedule for third party client and manage via owner meetings
Gain approval of pre-construction fees from the Vice President, Construction. Assigned fees must cover the total costs consumed by the project, profit, and an appropriate amount for the corresponding risk
Implement quality control programs for projects
Coordinate design requirements for construction documents with proposal & EVP of Development
Review design documents for program compliance, value engineering, budget compliance, accuracy, and constructability @ 30%, 70% and 90%
Obtain Client plan acceptance @ 30%, 70%, and 90% via Development Manager when appropriate
Support Development Manager or client efforts in coordinating all preconstruction activities, i.e. - soils report, environmental investigations, surveys, municipal approvals, permits, utilities, etc
Participate in Project Team selection; interviews and candidate evaluation as needed
Coordinate project set up requirements with Job Superintendent including field office and logistic plans
Project Manager should coordinate plans required for clients, subcontractors, field, designers, quality control program, approval agencies, etc
Develop construction schedule with input from the superintendent and prepare for inclusion with the bid documents
Manage contract solicitations and negotiations with subcontractors i.e. - develop bidder’s list, prepare invitation to bid, prepare scope of work documents and ensure adequate bid coverage
Address bidder’s questions on a timely basis and issue written clarifications to all subcontractors bidding that trade
Require bid binder complete with a bid tabulation that compares the bids to each other and the budget to be assembled
Initiate project kick-off meeting
Ensure street address of project
Review owner contracts and verify execution
Prepare & circulate subcontracts, change orders & owner COs on a timely basis
Coordinate lead time requirements w/ project staff and ensure compliance w/ the project schedule. Ensure proactive use of the company submittal program
Support Development Manager or clients’ efforts in coordinating permit requirements and confirming that all government requirements are met
Direct Project Coordinator to prepare subcontractor list, jobsite files and information
Perform on-site inspections for company schedule, billing & client coordination
Track and maintain construction schedule with Superintendent
Require implementation of quality assurance program with Superintendent
Coordinate with Project Engineer to generate the submittal log coordinated with specifications and schedule. Manage Project Engineer to review and track submittals
Expedite subcontractors to complete on schedule
Initiate regular subcontract meetings with all necessary individuals to address job status, schedule, and budget
Regularly communicate all project requirements to all team members and owner
Initiate regular internal Project Team meetings and distribute minutes as appropriate
Coordinate shop drawing review and approvals with designers
Manage change orders and related costs with client and subcontractors
Review monthly draw request and application approvals
Approve all invoices charged against the job and verify amounts
Approve superintendent expenses as relate to the project
Prepare monthly owner project reports and submit to the Vice President, Construction for review prior to submittal w/ monthly draw
Prepare and maintain monthly internal Project Management report and submit to EVP of Construction and Accounting for review
Coordinate with Project Engineer and Superintendents preparation of punch list and coordinate warranty work
Confirm that warranty packages are complete
Coordinate assembling operating manuals upon completion include O&M manuals, warranties, and As-Built documents
Initiate project close-out meeting, propose changes to delivery standards where needed and file report
Coordinate with Marketing to provide project information summary
Qualification
Required
6-10 years of experience in residential/commercial construction with a thorough understanding of construction systems, phasing, logistics, scheduling and estimating
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent leadership, organizational and managerial skills
Company
Navigate Search
At Navigate Search, we engage exclusively with premier businesses and the market’s most sought-after candidates.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Gaw
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Steven Silverman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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