Construction manager Jobs in Chicago il

Position : Construction Manager

Location : Chicago, IL (travel between 5-6 sites in Chicago)

Type : 12-month Contract - Extension)

Additional Compensation : Overnight Stays ($200 / night max), Mileage Reimbursement, Perdiem ($110 / day)

Essential Responsibilities :

• As the Site Construction Manager – Solar projects you will : Be responsible for the overall control of all project activities at the job site including managing site personnel, safety, project quality, reliability, cost control, and schedule milestones
• Be responsible for overall site management of projects per the contract and for cost effectiveness and the most efficient use of resources
• Report to the Project Manager responsible for the specified project
• Customer interface and work coordination
• Interface with assigned Project Engineers for electrical and civil design requirements throughout life of project
• Coordinate all assigned projects site personnel and coordination between subcontractors, craft labor and post-order construction
• Be responsible for direction of subcontractor work within scopes established.
• Coordinate with contract administration for issues with written contracts
• Be responsible for material and equipment inventories and control
• Ensure policies are properly administered relating to all project documentation, communication and reporting routines
• Interface with project planning and scheduling to insure accurate execution of schedule; provide updates and percent complete evaluations
• Work with EHS Coordinator for ensuring all site safety procedures are strictly adhered to including daily and weekly meetings and documentation routines
• Coordinate with Project finance to ensure timely and accurate inputs into financial reporting
• Qualifications / Requirements High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of in Solar Construction projects or 10 years in related projects
• Desired Characteristics Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated on-site installation and construction methods experience
• Minimum of 3 years field engineering experience on electrical utility projects
• Experience in Solar
• On -site installation and construction methods experience
• Experience in scheduling and cost tracking
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated project management or construction management skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills