Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Who, What and Where?

Who, What and Where?

Are you ready to embark on a career where the job is the boss? The Korte Company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join us in Highland, IL or St.

Louis, MO for nationwide DOD projects. Extensive experience on past DOD projects and willingness to travel to project sites is required for this primary point of contact and coordination.

If you thrive in an environment that demands your full commitment, where clock-watching takes a backseat to passion and excellence, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Project Manager at The Korte Company, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our national construction projects from inception to completion.

We are the Design-Build firm where "Build Smart" isn't just a tagline, it's our compass.

You will lead a team of talented individuals and ensure the successful execution of projects within budget, schedule, and quality parameters.

You get to be innovative; you get to be a creative problem solver; you get to network and build relationships with architects, designers, estimators, engineers, customers, trade partners and more;

you get to be a leader and mentor to the next generation of construction pros. This is not just a job; it's a calling that requires unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of perfection.

Why should you want to work with us, you ask?

The Korte Company is a place to hone your skills every day in a challenging, innovative, team environment. It's with great pride that we've welcomed every team member to our family and we're always looking for sharp individuals who can help us deliver the best for our clients.

If you're a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of person with a knack for getting things done, then apply today!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain open contact with owners, customers, designers, subcontractors and internal team members.
• Manage the flow of information to project participants.
• Collaborate with the owner, designers, preconstruction services and other team members to ensure the project design and construction achieves the desired outcome for all parties involved.
• 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, designers, subcontractors, employees and assistants
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience with P6.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have :

• Degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering
• 5-10 years of construction Project Management experience
• Construction experience building DOD projects nationwide
• Hangar, Reserve / Training Centers, Simulators & Dorm experience preferred
• Ground-Up projects over 15M preferred
• History working on military bases and partnering with NAVFAC and USACE
• Willing to travel or relocate to the jobsite as necessary

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 fifty 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 benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and company paid holidays.

Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action M / F / Vet / Disability.