Specialty Architectural Products Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER - ENGINEERING

Location:   Chicago, IL
Job type and Duration:   Permanent / Full-Time
Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience)

Our client, a leader in providing high-quality Architectural Products and Interiors for Elevator Interiors, Specialty Architectural Products, and Systems, is seeking a Project Manager to join their growing team!

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States - no sponsorship or Corp to Corp is available for this position. This is NOT an IT Project Manager opportunity - candidates must have experience in Managing Engineering projects.

The Project Manager will be tasked with driving projects from conception through to completion with a focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, including acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals, setting and continually managing project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel, identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Monitor and report on the project's progress, problems, and solutions to all stakeholders, implementing project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• Proven project management experience in the construction, engineering, or architectural design industry, with a preference for those with experience in elevator design and installation.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including Microsoft Project, Excel, and other Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Proficient in utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software and understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with and inspire a team.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management software, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.

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