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Base pay range $145,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Human Resource Leader | HRIS Expert | Global Business Partner Overview Oversees large-scale construction projects over $50M from concept through closeout and warranty. Responsible for proposals, estimating, contracts, scheduling, costing, quality, safety, and full P&L performance. Manages multiple projects and direct reports including PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management
Supervise, mentor, and conduct reviews for PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents.
Train and develop team members; lead internal and subcontractor meetings.
Participate in hiring and Project Team selection.
Client & Owner Relations
Maintain strong client relationships and guide owners through preconstruction to groundbreaking.
Lead OAC meetings and review all client correspondence.
Prepare proposals, estimates, schedules, and scope documents.
Preconstruction Management
Develop and track budgets, preliminary schedules, and logistics plans.
Ensure design documents meet program, budget, and constructability requirements at key milestones (30/70/90%).
Coordinate preconstruction activities including reports, approvals, permits, and utilities.
Review and approve proposals and secure fee approvals.
Project Administration & Controls
Oversee contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost tracking, and monthly reporting.
Manage job costs, profitability, schedule performance, and quality control programs.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and project-specific safety plans.
Procurement & Subcontractor Management
Solicit bids, prepare bid packages, issue clarifications, and evaluate proposals.
Coordinate shop drawings, submittals, and long-lead items.
Expedite subcontractors and enforce schedule adherence.
Construction Execution
Develop and maintain the construction schedule with the Superintendent.
Perform site visits for schedule, billing, and client coordination.
Manage change orders, pay applications, invoice approvals, and budget updates.
Ensure proactive communication across all stakeholders.
Closeout & Warranty
Lead punch list coordination, warranty management, and closeout documentation (O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts).
Prepare final project reports and coordinate marketing project summaries.
Qualifications Required
9-15 years of experience in residential/commercial construction with a thorough understanding of construction systems, phasing, logistics, scheduling and estimating
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent leadership, organizational and managerial skills
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Focus by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
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Senior Construction Project Manager
role at
Focus
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Direct message the job poster from Focus
Base pay range $145,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Human Resource Leader | HRIS Expert | Global Business Partner Overview Oversees large-scale construction projects over $50M from concept through closeout and warranty. Responsible for proposals, estimating, contracts, scheduling, costing, quality, safety, and full P&L performance. Manages multiple projects and direct reports including PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management
Supervise, mentor, and conduct reviews for PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents.
Train and develop team members; lead internal and subcontractor meetings.
Participate in hiring and Project Team selection.
Client & Owner Relations
Maintain strong client relationships and guide owners through preconstruction to groundbreaking.
Lead OAC meetings and review all client correspondence.
Prepare proposals, estimates, schedules, and scope documents.
Preconstruction Management
Develop and track budgets, preliminary schedules, and logistics plans.
Ensure design documents meet program, budget, and constructability requirements at key milestones (30/70/90%).
Coordinate preconstruction activities including reports, approvals, permits, and utilities.
Review and approve proposals and secure fee approvals.
Project Administration & Controls
Oversee contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost tracking, and monthly reporting.
Manage job costs, profitability, schedule performance, and quality control programs.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and project-specific safety plans.
Procurement & Subcontractor Management
Solicit bids, prepare bid packages, issue clarifications, and evaluate proposals.
Coordinate shop drawings, submittals, and long-lead items.
Expedite subcontractors and enforce schedule adherence.
Construction Execution
Develop and maintain the construction schedule with the Superintendent.
Perform site visits for schedule, billing, and client coordination.
Manage change orders, pay applications, invoice approvals, and budget updates.
Ensure proactive communication across all stakeholders.
Closeout & Warranty
Lead punch list coordination, warranty management, and closeout documentation (O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts).
Prepare final project reports and coordinate marketing project summaries.
Qualifications Required
9-15 years of experience in residential/commercial construction with a thorough understanding of construction systems, phasing, logistics, scheduling and estimating
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent leadership, organizational and managerial skills
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Focus by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
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Chicago, IL .
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