Planet Forward is supporting a Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) in their hiring need for a skilled Project Manager to support Aviation based projects in Chicagoland area. This is a Direct Hire opportunity, Salaried Annual Bonus Strong PTO/Holiday Package Hybrid Work Schedule.

Job Summary:

The role entails leading a construction team for aviation projects and supervising the entire management of the project, including direction, planning, completion, and financial outcomes. The Project Manager will provide guidance and mentorship to on-site personnel, necessitating strong business management, leadership, organizational, and time management abilities, along with effective communication and team-building skills. Existing credentials for security access to Chicago airports are preferred, but not required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and/or organize personnel and resources for the project.
• Support preconstruction endeavors.
• Oversee all phases of the project from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement company development and construction plans.
• Create trade contracts and bid packages and supervise the procurement process.
• Supervise the shop drawing, submittal, and construction coordination process.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to plan and coordinate the project.
• Monitor project performance, including status, schedule, cost control, and change management systems.
• Cultivate relationships with designers, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Chair project meetings, including progress, pre-construction, and pre-award sessions.
• Ensure meticulous adherence to documentation protocols.
• Review inspection and test data to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Establish and uphold site logistics plans in coordination with the Superintendent.
• Supervise all site safety programs in collaboration with safety consultants and the Superintendent.
• Complies with established company work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Cooperatively takes on other duties, roles, or responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2-4 years in Planning, Design, and Construction experience
• Aviation experience not required, but preferred.
• Ability to independently engage and effectively communicate with stakeholders including internal and external design and general contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ($5M and under).
• Conversant in aviation business terminology (not project required, it just helps connect with the stakeholders)
• Experience working in active buildings.
• Experience in project management, project controls, contract management, risk analysis and mitigation.
• Experience in budgeting and similar analysis.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years experience in construction, specifically core/shell or aviation preferred.
• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, cost control, scheduling, safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, sitting, climbing stairs, standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work at a desk on a computer.
• Ability to operate tools and other heavy equipment and machinery.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to operate and work in weather conditions such as heat, humidity, cold.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals.
• Exposure to loud sounds, vibrations associated with construction.