2 weeks 5 days ago
Chicago, Illinois, Key Responsibilities
Contract Administration: Implement contract terms in accordance with established policies and procedures. Participate in bidding, prepare contract documents, monitor compliance with submittals, and manage project close-out.
Cost Management: Track project costs throughout planning, design, and construction to stay within budget. Manage cost estimating, reporting, pay requests, cash flow analysis, change orders, and forecasts.
Schedule Management: Monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion. Identify major components, sequence activities, coordinate subcontractors and deliveries, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Quality Management: Review, inspect, and test project systems, materials, and workmanship to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. Oversee shop drawings, submittals, field inspections, material acceptance, and punch lists.
Safety Management: Support Project Superintendent in implementing safety procedures, including jobsite safety plans, inspections, subcontractor insurance compliance, and OSHA compliance.
Client Relations: Build and maintain strong, trust-based client relationships. Communicate effectively, deliver exceptional service, and contribute to proposals and project materials as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial construction, preferably large-scale ground-up or retail projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
Proficient in MS Office (MS Project desirable), Primavera, Bluebeam, Autodesk, ProCore, or other contract management software.
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, landscaping, and architectural plans, and their impact on cost, schedule, and performance.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients, owners, project teams, and field staff.
Strong problem-solving aptitude with the ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Travel expenses covered in accordance with project requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Novak Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
2 weeks 6 days ago
Kernersville, North Carolina, *Starting Salary dependent on qualifications including education and experience. This position is responsible for overseeing engineering services. This position coordinates engineering activities with other Town Departments and Divisions within the Public Services Department, as well as Federal, State, regional and private agencies. Engineering services includes development review, implementation of environmental regulations, public infrastructure review, construction inspections, project management, and other work relating to departmental operations and capital/non-capital projects. Work includes communication with the general public, government agencies, development community and Town staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Services Director. An employee in this class works independently with general guidance from the Department Director and manages and directs the work of a staff to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the department, Town administration and elected officials. Directs plan review, site inspection, project design and construction-industry relations functions to assure quality construction projects for the Town. Enforces environmental regulations; reviews, approves and oversees design and construction of public and privately-owned subdivision, land development and transportation projects; administers engineering contracts; coordinates work with other agencies and other departments; maintains records and files; and prepares reports. Work involves assigning and tracking projects; ensuring all necessary permitting is obtained for projects; managing permit and legal compliance. Work also includes department administration functions such as budget planning and administration, management and assisting with Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and coordination with the construction industry, and other Town departments and divisions. Work requires strong management knowledge and skills in budgeting, staff management, professional engineering practices, project management skills, and knowledge of personnel and supervisory principles. Minimum: B.S. Civil Engineering or Construction Management and six years of progressive responsibility, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
Registration as Professional Engineer in North Carolina
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, standing, walking, grasping, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motion.
Must possess the visual acuity to compile and compute data and statistics, operate a computer, review maps and drawings, inspect work for quality of methods and materials, operate a computer and use measuring devices.
