Project Manager (Construction) | Chicago, IL

Direct Hire | Onsite

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Construction Project Manager for our client in Chicago, IL. This position is located on client site.

As a Project Manager, you will ensure projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines. Your responsibilities will span all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, demolition and decommissioning of abandoned assets, and handover to client. Organization and effective communication are keys to success.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to on-site construction teams overseeing daily construction work.

• Leading and foster a safe working environment.

• Motivating teams and celebrating successes.

• Leading tendering processes, including development of RFPs, bid review and clarification, and development and execution of design, procurement, and construction contracts.

• Ensuring contractors schedule, conduct, and document all construction meetings including construction progress meetings, safety meetings, and inspections including distributing minutes of the meetings.

• Reviewing submittals for conformance with contract documents.

• Coordinating RFIs as required.

• Develop permitting strategy and track permitting requirements through project completion.

• Coordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors.

• Managing work to follow regulatory and industry requirements, including multiple permitting jurisdictions.

• Reviewing general contractor scope for completeness and developing buyout strategies.

• Validating all (interim) payment requests from the General Contractor and all owner subcontractors.

• Reviewing contractors’ site-specific health and safety plan and verifying all safety programs align to and are consistent with all health and safety requirements.

• Taking an active role in partnership with the construction manager to ensure control of work adherence.

• Monitoring contractor adherence to safety standards and approved plans.

• Maintaining accurate project files, meetings records and correspondence.

• Verifying contractors provide all applicable certificates of insurance prior to any work being performed.

• Overseeing project commissioning and handover process.

• Working collaboratively to move tenants into the new workspace.

• Providing weekly and monthly client reporting packages to senior and executive leaders within the client and organizations.

• Driving financial success of projects and programs across North America.

• Leading by example and providing mentorship to young career professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

• Program management experience.

• 5 years of interior fit out and/or workplace projects experience.

Client offerings

Benefit package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k with Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, paid parental leave, FSA/HSA, adoption assistance.

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.