Manage project life cycle including subcontractor negotiations and buyout, project scheduling, material procurement, RFI’s, pencil draws, change order management and project close out
Conduct meetings with clients, architects and other partners to provide project updates; engage in team collaboration and communication with the Superintendent to proactively resolve any on-site issues keeping the project on track
Generate detailed and accurate conceptual budgets from space plans, and/or renderings and/or scope notes
Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, subcontractors, building owners and managers, building engineers, architects and more
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred but not required)
Minimum 2 years of commercial construction experience, preferably interiors
Goal-oriented – ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and still achieve the desired end results
Calm and professional demeanor, even in high-pressure situations
Strong understanding of project cost analysis
Experience with project management software is a plus (Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Salesforce, Microsoft Project)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Additional Information
What REED offers:
Above market compensation (base plus generous bonuses)
Excellent work-life balance (off at 3pm every Friday)
Plenty of room for quick career advancement
Mentor/mentee program to help train and foster talent
Fully stocked bar including a keg
Outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, and discounted gym membership
Company communal car for visiting job sites
Conveniently located in the heart of the West Loop, one block from Union Station