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Project Manager

Posted 4 days ago

joseph j henderson sonChicago (IL)
Construction ManagersOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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About the role

Project Manager About Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. (JJH) is a family-owned general contractor based in Gurnee, Illinois, building since 1928. We specialize in large, complex water and wastewater treatment projects for municipal, federal/military and private owners. We also have an extensive resume with architectural, educational, healthcare, and industrial projects throughout the Chicagoland area. We self-perform concrete, carpentry, excavation and mechanical process piping, and we deliver projects through general contracting, construction management and design-build.
Location: Home Office - Gurnee, IL (Project Managers work from the jobsites located throughout northern Illinois and the surrounding region)
Position type: Full-time, salaried
The Role: We are hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater treatment projects from contract award through closeout. You will own each project's schedule, budget, quality and client relationship, working closely with our superintendents, field crews, estimators and project engineers. This is a hands-on role for a builder who has run treatment plant work before and knows how process, structural, mechanical and electrical scopes come together on an operating facility.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage multiple water and wastewater projects (typically $5M–$50M+) from preconstruction through closeout
  • Serve as the primary contact for owners, engineers, municipalities and federal agencies
  • Build, maintain and update CPM schedules; coordinate sequencing and shutdowns at operating plants
  • Develop and manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts and monthly pay applications
  • Buy out and manage subcontracts and purchase orders, including major process equipment
  • Prepare and track submittals, RFIs and O&M manuals; coordinate shop drawings with the engineer of record
  • Identify, price and negotiate change orders; document delays and impacts
  • Work with superintendents to plan the work, manage self-performed crews and resolve field issues
  • Champion safety and quality programs, including QC plans and inspections on federal work
  • Coordinate startup, testing and commissioning of process equipment and systems
  • Required Qualifications5–10 years of project management experience with a general contractor on water and/or wastewater treatment projects (treatment plants, pump/lift stations, clearwells, reservoirs or similar)
  • Proven record of delivering public-sector projects on schedule and within budget
  • Working knowledge of cast-in-place concrete, process piping, mechanical equipment and the electrical/controls interface
  • Experience with competitively bid public contracts
  • Strong command of CPM scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and project management software (Procore or similar)
  • Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, process, mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to regional jobsites
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field (equivalent field experience considered)OSHA 30-Hour certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
  • Experience on federal or military projects (USACE, NAVFAC), including USACE/NAVFAC CQM certification and RMS/eCMS familiarity
  • Familiarity with the Chicago-area and northern Illinois municipal market
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Company phone and laptop
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • The stability of a family-owned company with nearly 100 years in business

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