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Leopardo Construction

Senior Project Manager (Aviation Construction Market)

hoffman estates, IL

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Job description

The aviation group at Leopardo is growing and is looking for a senior project manager to grow with us. This is a great opportunity for a project manager with experience managing construction projects in the aviation industry to join a dynamic team.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take charge of overall administration, execution, and completion of complex and/or large-sized projects. This can include project development and overseeing the organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. As a Senior PM you will also monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between teams, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client & A/E relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support preconstruction efforts: Assist in preparation of budgets and estimates

Provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions

Solicit, qualify, review, and evaluate bids from qualified subcontractors to ensure required scopes are included

Prepare and incorporate general conditions work into overall budget

Coordinate permit applications for review/approval and submittal

Coordinate with leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections

Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts in collaboration with leader

Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management

Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including: Key preconstruction activities impacting project teams

Identified critical path

Owner move-in, inspections, and punch list

Prepare comprehensive cost estimates

Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader as required

Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.

Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule as well as requests for information (RFI’s) and change order processes

Coordinate and conduct required meetings

Ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality control procedures and safety inspections

Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws

Additional Responsibilities

Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors

Actively promote Leopardo and network within industry

Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required

Advise project teams which may include Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer and/or Interns.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience

10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus

Experience working on aviation construction projects strongly preferred

Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects

Deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and a knowledge of the market/industry

Significant training and experience with cutting edge technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate, efficient results; Viewpoint is a plus

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

>Valid driver’s license. OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus. Benefits

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

Short term/long term disability

401k + matching plan

Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching

Identity theft protection

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $125-150k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.

Why Leopardo?

Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world‑class facilities with innovative, environmentally‑friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long‑standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.

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Worksite address

hoffman estates, IL, 60179, US

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