Construction Project Manager - Program Management (Chicago)

Overview

Oversees construction project execution, safety, schedule, cost, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• contract management
• scheduling
• materials management
• safety management
• client coordination

Tasks

-Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates. -Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders. -Manage labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws. -Provide performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their respective department managers. -Uphold craft competency and training standards. -Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including Request for Information (RFI’s), submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation. -Oversee and participate in the project-specific non-conformance reporting process. -Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters. -Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and support implementation. -Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process. -Manage community and building trades relationships. -Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities. -Responsible for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction-related activities or program-level activities as required. -Adhere to company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors. -Participate in the risk review process. -Review construction field reports. -Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required. -Complies with all policies and standards. -Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier and company commissioning and startup teams as needed. -Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements. -Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects. -Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the legal department as required. -Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager as well as internal and external executive management as required. -Perform project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required. -Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with the project requirements. -Collaborate with the engineering team to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements. -Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation. -Manage staffing on projects. -Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports. -Manage earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics. -Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers. -Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule. -Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records. -Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives. -Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project-related items. -Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required. -Comply with company policies and procedures. -Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs. -Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of a single or multiple projects simultaneously. -Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, Construction Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, organization chart, and Procurement Plan. -Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures. -Develop construction staffing plans and train project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements. -Direct and oversee the downstream Request for Proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.

Requirements

• driving
• project software
• analytical
• construction experience
• microsoft office
• construction degree

What You Bring

-Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements. -Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. -Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred. -Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. -Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access). -Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. -Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, and 7 years relevant project management experience in the construction industry required. -A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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