Construction Services Project Manager

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Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Manager in our Crystal Lake, IL office. The Construction Project Manager will support the firm’s construction group on a variety of projects ranging from roadways and bridges to underground installation and treatment plant construction. Additionally, the candidate will be assisting with the firm’s design and other staff when required. The engineering position will also offer the opportunity to work directly with firm clients.

You will need to be available to represent our municipal clients in the management and observation of activities related to Transportation and Infrastructure construction projects located predominantly in McHenry County and in the Chicagoland and surrounding counties.

Types of projects include roadway reconstruction, resurfacing and intersection improvements, bridge and structural improvements, water main, storm water collection and distribution systems, and associated pipelines and structures. Projects will require services ranging from several weeks to several years in duration, with variable schedules and/or hours, and will be located at one of our construction project sites.

• →Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and testing, as needed.
• →Recommend alterations to development and design to improve the quality of projects.
• →Manage multiple small and large projects successfully.
• →Monitor progress schedule and shop drawings.
• →Provide general civil engineering and municipal client service.
• →Requires effective communication, both oral and written, with residents, businesses, and public agency representative.
• →Resolve construction conflicts and prepare cost-effective solutions.
• →Endeavor to provide protection for owner against defects and deficiencies in the work.
• →Serve as liaison with contractor, working principally through contractor’s superintendent.
• →Maintain job site records of Daily Reports, job meeting minutes, approved shop drawing submittals, and pay requests.
• →Maintain records of time, equipment, and material needs for any changes in the work that may result in a change order. Review and request adjustments of compensation and/or contract time.
• →Prepare payment estimates.
• →Address resident complaints and concerns.
• →Coordinate with the contractor and other duties as needed or assigned.
• →Mentor less experienced engineers.

• →10+ years of proven progressive experience in construction engineering.
• →IDOT/Tollway experience required.
• →Past experience on IDOT or Illinois Tollway projects.
• →Chicago DOT and METRA construction experience desirable.
• →Computer skills and mastery of proprietary software (IDOT CMMS program, etc).
• →Effective communication, both oral and written, with residents, businesses and public agencies.
• →Ability to travel throughout Chicago area.
• →Work in a team environment.
• →Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.

• B.S. degree in Civil/Construction Engineering from an accredited program with an emphasis in construction engineering.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management experience working with Local Agencies, IDOT, Tollway, Counties, etc.
• Previous experience overseeing staff in a supervisory capacity.