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    Assistant Project Manager - Chicago, United States - Power Construction

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    ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Provide overall management for pre-construction activities and work with the Superintendent to ensure successful project completion. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained. Make decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with client and profitability of projects which he/she manages. Acts without close supervision. Requires proven experience and judgment.

    SPECIALTY GROUP:

    Power Construction's VIP and Workplace Groups serve complex small to medium sized projects under $40 million.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Develop and strengthen client relations.

    * Accurately estimates projects from conceptual through construction documents.

    * Responsible for overall bidding activities on projects.

    * Provide initial schedule for estimating and bidding purpose. Assist Superintendent with detailed construction scheduling as necessary.

    * Negotiate, award, write and enforce contracts.

    * Review with Superintendent project costs to ensure project is kept within budget.

    * Ensure compliance with bond and insurance requirements.

    * Maintain Subcontractor relations. Assist with conflict resolution.

    * Coordinate office departments support as required for project needs.

    * Coordinate all close-out activities on a timely basis.

    * Perform additional assignments per clients or managements direction.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    * Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent

    * 5-10 years of experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance and management required.

    * Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.

    * Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.

    * Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.


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