Our Program Management group is seeking a Construction Project Manager to be part of our capital projects team for a large healthcare client in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager you’ll be working alongside other Project Managers on the Jacobs team, client staff, and contractors. In this role you’ll manage a variety of capital improvement projects for our client utilizing your project management experience. Typical projects range from $1M - $50M, with opportunities of larger capital developments as they’re programmed ($250M - $1B). The work includes acting as a single point of contact for projects throughout the planning, budgeting, design, review, construction, and inspection processes; monitoring project costs ensuring projects meet budget constraints; updating and ensuring the project stays on schedule and that the schedule is regularly briefed with the client; and ensuring that the project contractors complete the scope of the project within specifications.
This opportunity will require high level organization, communication, and presentations skills to ensure client staff affected by projects are informed and processes are established; to coordinate and communicate design development, plan reviews, permitting, changes in design or construction; to facilitate regular coordination meetings with the client, consultants, and contractors. Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle projectchallenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. You’ll bring your expertise to solve complex problems, ensuring the success of our projects.
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture an Engineering discipline or Construction Management
- 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager in an Architectural, Engineering or Construction organization
- U.S. healthcare facility or other medical facility construction experience
- Strong working knowledge of contract management, programming, design, pre-construction, project delivery methods, change management, schedule and budget oversight, safety planning and oversight, quality assurance, risk management, building systems/components and technology, and experience in a client facing relationship
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Microsoft Project), and some level of experience using industry Project Management Control Systems (PMCS), preferably eBuilder
- Willing and able to work full-time at the client's location in the West Side Medical District and/or their Oak Park location
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM), DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification (AIA)
- Certified Healthcare Constructor and Infection Control (ASHE)
- Experience in capital project improvement and development program management
- Lean Construction applications and techniques
No sponsorship is available for this position
Essential Functions:
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
