Project Manager/Estimator - Corporate Resources of Illinois

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Itasca, IL is hiring for a Project Manager/Estimator.

Project Manager/Estimator - Itasca, IL

$75,000 - $85,000/annually plus benefits - hybrid role

Project Managers have the ultimate authority to oversee every phase of construction for a project or group of projects and will perform additional duties that include procuring equipment and subcontracts, monitoring and accurately projecting job costs, maintaining billing and schedules, and providing technical support and leadership to the field.

This is a hybrid work model, four days in office, one day remote.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist and/or take the lead in bidding on potential projects
• Participate in post bidding and negotiation of project scope of work
• Review contract prior to signing
• Prepare purchase orders and subcontracts
• Review project estimate and verify accuracy of entry into job cost system as well as accuracy of initial estimate
• Establish and execute subcontract and equipment buy-outs to support schedules and financial goals
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Collaborate with owners, construction managers, engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Review, transmit and track shop drawings and equipment delivery dates
• Visit projects sites and attend project meetings as required
• Provide technical support and leadership to the field team
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Monitor onsite labor requirements to maintain project schedule
• Provide material takeoff, estimate and pricing for changes to work scope. Track all scope changes to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the current scope of work in a timely manner
• Process and track contract modifications
• Coordinate completion of punch list with field team
• Prepare job close out documents (manuals, as-builts, warranties, etc.)
• Review and approve subcontractor final payments
• Monitor project warranty and address issues in a timely manner

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as project manager
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Ability to interpret contractual documents, plans, specifications, schematic diagrams and isometric drawings
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Quick, effective problem-solving ability
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office
• Develop and maintain long term customer relationships to foster better communication and future work

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 2 years minimum of relevant work experience managing mechanical construction projects is required
• Bachelors degree preferred, not required
• Must have experience and proficiency in one of the following: Bluebeam, DWG or Auto CAD