BEAR Construction Company

Senior Construction Project Manager

Madison, WI

Full-time

$120,000-$150,000

About This Job

Founded in 1984, BEAR Construction Company is a family-owned General Contracting and Construction Management firm located in Chicagoland, completing work throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. In addition to our 100+ full-time professionals, we also employ a large team of union carpenters, laborers, and painters.

BEAR Construction is seeking a highly motivated industry professional focused on implementing various delivery methods, and technology solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the team and organization. You have a proven track record of being committed to client excellence and apply a forward-thinking approach. As a Project Manager, you will plan and manage the construction for a wide range of projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure projects are completed in a timely and profitable manner. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

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Develop, drive and implement project goals as a core member of the project team

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Drive customer satisfaction and profitability

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Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies and performance standards

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Prepare, review and submit internal and external job status reporting

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Manage change events, expedite vendor estimates and proposals

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Process prime and subcontractor contract change orders

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Manage the pre-construction process

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Prepare and assist with project estimating

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Professionally address any concern or escalating issues as appropriate

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Develop and maintain working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors & other agencies of the project team

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Collaborate with engineers, architects, consultants, estimators etc. to determine the specifications of the project

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Create scope of work assignments for each subcontractor and vendor

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Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements

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Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities

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Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) with attention to budgetary limitations

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Manage and coordinate the construction field staff with project superintendent/field manager

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Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports (this includes profit status)

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Ensure adherence to all quality, health and safety standards

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Manage all project financials

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Manage and mentor project team members

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Create and maintain project schedules

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Manage project closeout procedures

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Oversee the timely completion of all accounting-related duties, such as invoicing, collections, AP invoice approvals, contract issuance and quarterly reporting (WIP, Projections, etc.)

Qualifications:

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5+ years proven experience in commercial construction project management along with a strong employment history

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Construction Experience or experience in similar field

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College Degree – (Construction Management or Engineering preferred)

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OSHA Safety Trained, experienced in quality, health and safety standards

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A team player with leadership abilities

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Results-driven ability to effectively manage teams

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Excellent organizational and time-management skills

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Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

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Commitment to quality and attention-to-detail

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Elevated project management skills including the ability to schedule, estimate and understand all contract options

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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

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Well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures

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Able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results

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Strong analysis and critical thinking skills

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Proficient with industry standard computer skills and software (MS Office, Excel & Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)

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Experience with Construction Management software

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Experience with healthcare construction projects required

Opportunities for Growth

Additional responsibilities, cross-training and internal advancement opportunities are a few examples of how BEAR Construction Company’s management team continually strives to motivate and challenge employees.

BEAR Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.