Remote Senior Construction Manager
at Benesch

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing planning, engineering, and professional services firm, as a Senior Construction Manager. This role will be based out of the Chicago, IL office but will be remote. You will lead assigned staff, manage projects, and provide solutions to project development and construction obstacles.

Requirements

• Licensed PE with a BS in civil engineering OR Construction Management
• 10+ years of experience working directly with IDOT, Municipal and private clients
• 5+ years of managing and working on construction projects
• Experienced working with IDOT and will be well-versed in applicable codes and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products. Schedule review a plus
• Punctual, organized, and deadline-driven to provide quality work
• Ability to work under time constraints dealing with numerous concurrent activities
• Strength in professional networking, client contact, contractors, and coordination
• Participation in professional organizations
• Ability to connect with internal staff at the appropriate level

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to assigned staff by reviewing work plans and identifying resources needed to perform assignments effectively
• Support the assigned staff's growth through mentorship and perform annual evaluations
• Execute project work plans and revisions created in conjunction with Group Manager
• Research and develop unit costs for estimating purposes on extra work and monitor budget estimates, scope, and schedule
• Oversee the day-to-day operations, including preparing project progress reports, facilitating project meetings, managing contract negotiations, administering sub-agreements, and reviewing work done by sub-consultants
• Ensure that resources like vehicles and on-site equipment are appropriately allocated and maintained
• Consistently reinforce the Benesch brand or collaboration, quality, innovation, and integrity, driving all aspects of projects to provide superior customer service
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, government agencies, and professional societies
• Provide solutions to project development and construction obstacles

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement