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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11849375 BGIS is currently
seeking aProject Manager to join the team in Remote, US.
BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management
services, including facilities management, project management, energy &
sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate
services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by
efficient systems, processes and people, enables it to create and
optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to
inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their
core businesses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identifies required resources to achieve project goals.
- Generates preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee
proposals, presentations, studies, and general support
- Primary contact for project engineering staff before and during
construction.
- Transitions project management and engineer activities from design
to construction phase and construction to completion phase.
- Communicates with the General Contractor, Engineer, Owner, and other
stakeholders.
- Supports and provides input to development strategies, goals, and
objectives specific to project execution at each project phase.
- Develops and manages project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.
- Defines project responsibilities to senior project management team,
engineering, and field staff.
- Documents and resolves subcontractor and vendor billing issues
- Assess site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to
property and personnel.
- Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site
personnel.
Project Controls
- Assumes financial responsibility for project including accurate,
timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
- Facilitates invoice payments from clients and to subcontractors.
- Reviews and approves subcontractor billing.
- Prepares client and subcontractor change orders.
- Monitors, controls, and reports on the financial performance of
projects.
- Drafts subcontracts and purchase agreements.
- Monitors and proofs change issue log.
- Creates and maintains network and hardcopy files.
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of Submittals, Operation &
Maintenance
- Manuals, Expediting Reports, Change Order Log, RFI log,
Correspondence Log, etc.
- Assesses any potential job cost impacts, submits, negotiates, and
tracks all change orders
Requests
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of Job Start and Project
Closeout materials.
- Reviews contracts, drawings, specifications, and other resources to
answer questions in a timely manner.
- Ensures that all material and equipment is purchased in a timely and
cost-effective manner.
- Evaluates bid estimates, develops cost codes, establishes definitive
budgets, develops manpower plan with crew leads, and daily monitors
field labor progress.
Position Description
- Takes responsibility for the development and implementation of a
comprehensive construction plan.
- Monitors progress towards goals to anticipate potential problems.
- Delivers accurate and timely data to support project forecasts.
Team Management
- Develops project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors,
etc.
- Acts as steward of BGIS culture; communicate and influence policies
and procedures.
- Establishes and leads associated meetings.
- Define individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES
- Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a
Project Manager.
- Bachelor\'s degree in construction management r engineering or
equivalent work experience required.
- Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering,
electrical or construction is required.
- Proficient with scheduling software: Smartsheets and required.
- PE, CPM, LEED professional designations is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook, and required.
- Basic estimating skills required.
- Proficient with construction financial programs and software
preferred.
- Demonstrates an understanding of accounting and financial management
preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability and willingness to travel regionally.
- Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away
from the office; reimbursed.
Visit us online at https://www.bgis.com/us/careers.htm for more
information.
Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices
and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional
development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community
involvement.
The Company is an equal opportu