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F.H. Paschen

Project Manager

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-135K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-135K Annually
Senior level
Manage full lifecycle of construction projects including scheduling, purchasing, quality, safety, cost reporting, change order negotiation, team supervision, preconstruction estimating/value engineering, subcontractor and owner coordination, and compliance with MBE/WBE and EEO requirements.
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F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Position Overview:

F.H. Paschen is looking for new valued team members with strong leadership and communication skills. We are a group that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork. 

 The Project Manager will manage a variety of projects and manage the project team.  Projects may vary between private and public owners, as well as a variety of delivery methods such as lump sum, negotiated and design build work. 

Assigned Responsibilities:

  • Represent and demonstrate the values of F.H. Paschen: tenacity, versatility, ingenuity and pride.
  • Responsible for the management of the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality and safety.
  • Ability to participate in preconstruction services, including estimating and value engineering
  • Supervisory responsibility for Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders
  • Collaborate with other Project Manager(s) to find alternative solutions
  • Collaborate and monitor Superintendent(s) performance on contracts and/or work orders
  • Review and approve Assistant Project Manager proposals
  • Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners
  • Point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, engineers and more
  • Understand details of project scope of work
  • Create and maintain project cost reports
  • Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners
  • Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent
  • Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
  • Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements
  • Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • BS in Construction Management or Engineering and / or 6-10 years of construction experience.
  • 5+ years as a Project Manager
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of construction, design, cost reporting and cash flow management.
  • Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, Scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary.
  • Experience with a general contractor is required 

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.


Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.


Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401K matching
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Eligibility for Year End Bonus
  • LifeLock Subscription

Pay Range

$90,000-$135,000

F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.

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