at Epstein in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Epstein is an established and well respected 100+ year old Architecture, Engineering and Construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with an office in New York, and international locations in Poland and Romania. Our beautiful corporate office is located in Chicago’s West Loop, convenient to transportation. We offer all employees a competitive wage and benefits package. Epstein is proud to be 100% employee owned. Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering “best in class” creative project solutions.
Overview
We are seeking a Construction Project Executive to join the management team of our Construction group to lead and provide oversight of our in-house DesignBuild project teams. The Project Executive will typically oversee Project Managers on one or more projects. Ideal candidates will have understanding of quality management principles, general engineering principles, understanding of DesignBuild delivery and construction techniques. The candidate must have the proven ability to effectively lead people and manage resources. We are looking for the right person to oversee our project quality, mentor our well-qualified staff, interact with clients and work with the rest of the team at Epstein.
Large industrial/manufacturing experience is a must. Food, Automotive or Cold Storage experience is a plus. Design-build experience is a plus.
General Responsibilities
- Oversee the successful management of construction projects. Provide leadership to the Construction team with respect to project goals, objectives and client expectations.
- Develop and improve Construction project processes and mentor / train staff.
- Ensures efficient coordination of project requirements. Leads the team in collaboration efforts with other disciplines on projects.
- Reviews all reporting systems and procedures and prepares reports to clients and senior management defining progress and cost.
- Develop, promote and maintain client relationships.
- Lead project pursuits.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork through the establishment of successful interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other disciplines within the Company.
- Develop subcontractors’ interest, receive and review prequalification forms for preparation for bidder’s list.
- Develop, promote and maintain subcontractor / vendor relationships.
- Provide oversight for the preparation of individual packages for competitive bidding of all project work. Receive, analyze and clarify all bids. Make award recommendations.
- Negotiate, award and administer all subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders.
- Establish and monitor project costs and schedule.
- Perform frequent job site inspections and project progress meetings.
- Provide oversight on Project Documentation (RFIs, Shop Drawings, Issuances, Closeout Documentation)
- Lead or prepare all required project status reports to inform and coordinate with client.
- Direct supervisory responsibility of site personnel.
