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Assistant Construction Project Manager / Superintendent (Construction Backround Req - Chicago Area)
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What they do
A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Controls the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. Plans and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
$114,032 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Work with the client's representative to communicate progress of the project
- Preparing weekly progress / status reports
- Preparing and maintaining project schedules
- Coordinating subcontractors to maintain project schedules
- Preparing weekly progress / status reports
- Tracking and coordination of material and equipment deliveries
- Track, coordinate and manage Requests for Information (RFI) between design team, field and subcontractors
- Manage public and private utilities company installations that are necessary for the project
- Administer project punch list
- Prepare project close-out documents and coordinate submittals to the client and others as required
- Participate in various construction meetings as required
- Anticipate and resolve issues that may arise on the project that could affect completion of the project on time and within budget
- Oversee general correspondence and perform additional assignments as assigned Experience
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or a highly related discipline preferred
- Ability to read and comprehend project specifications, drawings and contracts
- Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills