Construction Manager

Responsible for the managerial direction and growth of the construction group. The successful candidate will have construction management experience with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Tollway. Construction management experience with the City of Chicago, counties and local agencies in the greater Chicago area is a plus. This position offers exciting challenges and opportunities for managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, and resources; mentoring young staff engineers, assisting in transportation market business development and participating in professional organizations and technical committees. 

WHO WE ARE

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience.  

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities. 

WHO YOU ARE

• You have bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field from accredited program, and at least 15 years of experience. Being a licensed professional engineer is required. 
• You have proven work experience with IDOT, Tollway CDOT, counties and municipalities with construction management. 
• You understand all facets of the transportation construction process and standards (IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, FHWA, etc.). 
• You have advanced knowledge of roadway construction, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards. 
• You’re proficient with business and engineering applications. 
• You have great team and leadership skills. You also have excellent written & verbal communication skills. 
• You’re ready for the next big thing. You’re excited about the opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing team.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You’ll manage and administer transportation construction projects, oversee and manage all construction staff to the highest efficiency and strengths. 
• You’ll assist with business development & project pursuit management. 
• You’ll assist with client coordination and overall planning. 
• You have team skills, communication skills, leadership and human resources management skills. 
• You’ll be responsible for overall construction project coordination (internal and external). 
• You will provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. 
• You must be able to develop and implement QC plans, safety plans, and schedules. 
• You must be able to complete weekly/monthly reports on work progress, as well as conduct status meetings with the department/division manager to update status on the schedule and budget. 
• You’ll coordinate and direct staff and subconsultants. 
• You’ll perform direct reports performance reviews. 
• You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it. 

SOME OF WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more 
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company 
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas 
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long 

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.