The Construction Manager plans leads and coordinates all activities associated with the overall Budgeting Design Bidding Buyout and Construction of light industrial and office interior finish-out and capital improvement / repair projects. This position analyzes all project documents as well as analyzing conceptual or existing projects and conditions for which little to no project documents exist to determine the overall estimated scope cost and schedule of a project.
The Construction Manager also works with internal and external clients and their consultants / agents on construction material options processes and phasing alternatives to help them achieve their budget goals. This position also performs miscellaneous pre-construction construction management oversight and leadership duties throughout projects to bring them to successful completion and close-out. The primary responsibilities for this role are as follows.
Budgeting and Preconstruction :
Coordinates the creation of Construction Documents by the appropriate consultants.
Takes / Attends any due diligence trips required to assess the requirements of the project as well as all existing conditions that will influence the project.
Works with Architects Owners Tenants Engineers and Contractors in formulating accurate and complete scopes of work and budgets.
Leads the project team in translating the project program and scope of work and project sequencing into construction documents.
Creates or assist in creating the schedule and sequencing of the project so accurate expectations can be conveyed to the customer and project team.
Bid Process :
Solicits pricing information and / or bids from general contractors sub-contractors and suppliers.
Prepares job specific instructions to bidders and bid forms for each project.
Produces accurate and thorough takeoffs as well as planning leading and coordinating pre-bid and bid meetings.
Project Management :
Coordinating of and assistance in the creation and maintenance of project schedules.
Coordinating and leading weekly project progress meetings.
Coordination of vendors throughout the project to complete all requirements for a successful project.
Promotes Streams and / or Owner Clients safety policies to contractors to set expectations in the contracting process.
Coordinates and manages change requests including pricing review submittal follow-up and the creation of change orders to all parties.
Oversees pay application verification and processing including lien waivers for both Owners and Sub / Suppliers.
Assists in the preparation of monthly reports to clients.
Relationship Building :
Builds lasting relationships with owners design teams contractors suppliers and Stream team by acting with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
Develops trust and confidence by understanding and being attentive to the needs and expectations of the entire project team.
Networks with Owners architects engineers and other business development prospects in the community and assists in business development to secure new work.
Communication :
Anticipates the needs of the project and team in advance and communicates the expectations and requirements early to avoid as many urgent requests and emergencies as possible.
Constantly communicates with co-workers and outside clients and tenants on project status.
Provides follow-up and status reports as needed.
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or related area preferred.
Minimum 5 years related construction experience.
Construction project management or construction management experience
Ability to read construction drawings visualize missing information and understand the parts pieces materials means and methods required to build a building.
Proficient in leading a team of consultants and contractors through the various phases of pricing and construction.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with Owners Brokers Architects Engineers Contractors Tenants etc.
Efficient in managing multiple projects at one time.
Capable of identifying areas of risk and exposure when pricing a project
Willing to meet with clients and visit jobsites for due-diligence pricing and project management purposes.
Well Organized
Must be proficient with computer hardware and software including but not limited to PCs MS Office MS Project etc.
Additional Information :
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Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity race religion sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability military status or any other reason prohibited by law.
Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries bonuses medical / dental / vision insurance pharmacy benefits health savings account flexible spending accounts 401(k) plan with company matching PTO and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications location and other job-related reasons.
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Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
Abinitio,Cobol,Environmental Consultancy,Facility Management,Insulation,Asic
Department / Functional Area : Construction Management
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Construction Manager • Chicago, Illinois, USA