Senior Construction Management Lead - Chicago

7+ years' experience requiredThis role leads day to day project level efforts in Landscape Construction Observation and Construction Management within our Siteworks team. As a Senior Construction Management Lead, your typical tasks will include extensive research, material specifications, drawing set review and analysis, plant material procurement and plant tagging, contractor correspondence, project cost analysis, high level client, architect, engineer and landscape architect correspondence.In addition, responsibilities will include bidding, sales, sequencing, scheduling, construction coordination, contractor invoice management and quality control assessment of built work on clients' behalf. A successful candidate will be highly organized, have a knack for record keeping and thrive in a team setting.If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to e-mail us your resume and portfolio to Meg Graham, Director of Human Resources at mgraham@ (note "˜Siteworks' in subject line).ResponsibilitiesFollow all Siteworks Studio processesPerform pre-construction efforts, including redlining drawings, probable cost estimates and schedule assistanceDevelop Probable Cost Estimates for projectsManaging the Bid Administration Phase of Hoerr Schaudt Design ProjectsPerforming all efforts associated with Construction Observation, including quality control oversight, plant tagging, plant layout and invoice reviewManage the development and response to ASI'sBe actively involved in all Construction Management proposal developmentParticipate in outreach and business developmentRecord sales and maintain accurate accounting of contractor deposits, invoices and change ordersEnsure all invoices are in line with contract terms and contract documents on client behalfDevelop and manage project schedules and sequencing plansEnsure delivery of projects on-time and on-budgetMaintain regular communication with all contractors and vendors as it pertains to delivery of projectsMaintain relationships with high performing contractors and vendors and actively recruit new vendors and contractorsLead regular client communication and provide them updates on all aspects of projectLead project coordination meetingsPerform QA/QC process for project deliveryManage project profitability and budgetParticipate in weekly Siteworks team meetingsQualificationsHands-on proven ability to coordinate the delivery of large scale, high quality, single family residential and/or commercial and civic projectsAn in-depth knowledge of best construction practices and sequencingAn in-depth knowledge of landscape and site work deliveryExcellent organizational skillsExcellent client communication skillsEnjoy working within a hands-on strategic environmentA desire to mentor and train team membersDrive to maintain and communicate highest quality expectations for all aspects of project deliveryDegree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Administration or Construction Management

Created: 2025-02-05