Construction Project Manager - Continental Painting and Decorating : Job Details

Continental Painting and Decorating, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team of professionals in Chicago. The project manager role is critical to the viability of Continental Painting because this person ensures the profitability of the job and the satisfaction of the customer. The ideal candidate will have experience in a self-performing trade. A construction management background would be a good fit for this position, which requires superior interpersonal, project management and organizational skills. Project managers represent and uphold the reputation of Continental Painting as key members of the organization.

The job responsibilities include:

Estimating

• Responsible for developing estimates
• Responsible for managing scope reviews

Project Management

• Responsible for understanding and reviewing construction contracts
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the project from job set-up through job close-out
• Responsible for performing problem resolution for technical and non-technical issues, and troubleshooting problem areas in projects
• Responsible for managing change orders and additional work orders
• Must understand job cost accounting
• Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction

Business Development

• Responsible for maintaining and expanding existing client relationships

Experience Requirements:

• College degree in Construction Management, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in the Construction Industry with commensurate knowledge of the construction process
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings

Job Competencies Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Operational and technical ability and knowledge
• Analytical and financial aptitude
• Decision-making and problem resolution skills; excellent judgment and common sense
• Organization and time management; meets deadlines, over delivers
• Building relationships with internal and external teams, organizations and individuals
• Customer service orientation
• Integrity and values; reputation for honesty and trustworthiness

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance