The Korte Company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team in Highland, IL or St. Louis, MO to act as the primary point of contact and coordination on our existing and future projects. This position will be responsible for overseeing the organization, scheduling and implementation of all aspects of the project, including budget and managing customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry with a successful history of project completion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain open contact with owners, customers and subcontractors
- Read and interpret specifications and plans to determine requirements and planning procedures
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications
- Partner with Supervisor to budget, manage and forecast subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables and general conditions
- Monitor and control project through administrative direction of Supervisor to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients
- Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest while maintaining good relationship with the customer
- Complete all reports and records in an accurate and timely manner
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional in actions and appearance
- Effective interactions with customers, subcontractors, employees and assistants
- Strong computer skills
- Previous experience with P6 is preferred
EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE
Qualified applicants will have:
- Degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering
- 10 years experience in the construction industry
- 5-10 years of experience in a Project Manager or similar role
- Past experience in project organization and scheduling while remaining within budget
ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY
The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.
This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering
- 10 years of experience in the construction industry
- 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role
- Experience organizing and scheduling projects while remaining within budget
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Previous experience with P6
What We Do
The Korte Company is a national design-build construction firm providing design-build, general contracting, and construction management. Its services also include assessments, estimates, surveying, architectural and interior design, and emergency disaster restoration. It delivers facilities such as distribution centers, military installations, hospitals, cold-storage buildings, and recreational facilities. The company emphasizes flexible, best-value project solutions and has delivered thousands of projects across the United States.
