Construction Project Manager

POSITION:             Project Manager

DEPARTMENT:     Operations

REPORTS TO:        The President

LOCATION:  Palatine, Illinois

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Loberg Construction, Co. (LCC), a commercial general contractor, has been a family-owned business since 1972, and is built on the foundational values of loyalty, honesty, and hard work. Our culture is driven by our core values of Communication, Commitment, Quality, Proactivity, and Teamwork. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, and relationships are the cornerstone of everything we do—from the projects we build to the careers we develop.

Loberg has been named one of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For every year since 2018 and has been recognized nationally every year starting in 2020.  Additionally, Loberg is proud to be among Crain's Chicago Best Places to Work (Top 100) repeatedly since 2022. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and relationships with clients and partners are built to last.

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Project Manager (PM) plays a vital role in delivering successful construction projects from start to finish. This position requires a proactive leader who builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. The PM is accountable for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, including budgeting, cost control, and scheduling. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions are essential. A successful PM is results-driven, highly organized, and skilled at prioritizing tasks to meet critical deadlines.

PROJECT MANAGER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT AND SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT:

• Review and develop the written project scope, and develop project budgets and owner proposals
• Gather information, write and submit all RFI’s (Request for Information) to the Architect, Engineer, or Owner, and distribute responses to all bidding subcontractors

• Develop timelines and critical path schedules, including phasing to facilitate ongoing project activities
• Oversee the development of subcontracts, ensuring alignment with the approved scope of work and agreed-upon buyout values.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

• Act as the lead construction representative on each project, working with the design team, owners, subcontractors, and LCC team
• Interface daily with LCC Superintendent to check on project progress and discuss any questions/issues/concerns in the field
• Oversee weekly on-site construction meetings and document progress by issuing weekly meeting minutes and a revised/updated project schedule via email within 24 hours of the site meeting to all subs, architect, and LCC Team Members

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Review payment applications and change order requests with accounting, and coordinate payment applications to be completed and sent to the Owner according to timelines in the Owner contract
• Oversee completion and collection of close-out documents, and processing of final payments

CHANGE ORDER RESPONSIBILITY:

• Evaluate Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs) and assist accounting in writing SCO’s and distribute SCO’s to the subcontractor
• Develop Owner Change Orders (OCOs) description and assist PE in writing OCO’s, distribute OCO’s to Owner and obtain written approval

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working for a commercial general contractor managing projects ranging from $250K- $5M (+) contracts in commercial, healthcare, veterinary, restaurant, retail, and/or industrial construction

• Ability to read construction documents and specification manuals
• Ability to compile and analyze data
• Strong organizational and writing/speaking skills
• Knowledge of construction estimating and procurement processes
• Ability to interpret and apply state law, local codes, and administrative procedures related to effectively managing a project

• Extensive knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and safety procedures
• Ability to travel as needed

PREFERRED:

• BS/BA in Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• Desired Computer Applications Experience: Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

BENEFITS

The Loberg Project Manager receives the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation with consistent pay increases and bonuses
• Premier Insurance including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA with Company contributions
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Competitive PTO package, increasing after three years of employment, and the ability to roll over up to 40 hours
• A wonderful culture and team environment… Lots of fun and the very best team!