Construction Project Executive

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Epstein is an established and well respected 100+ year old Architecture,

Engineering and Construction firm.The firm is headquartered in Chicago,

with an office in New York, and international locations in Poland and

Romania*.*Our beautiful corporate office is located in Chicagos West

Loop, convenient to transportation.We offer all employees a competitive

wage and benefits package.Epstein is proud to be 100% employee

owned.Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community

service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering best in

class creative project solutions.

***Overview***

We are seeking a Construction Project Executive to join the management

team of our Construction group to lead and provide oversight of our

in-house DesignBuild project teams. The Project Executive will typically

oversee Project Managers on one or more projects.Ideal candidates will

have understanding of quality management principles, general engineering

principles, understanding of DesignBuild delivery and construction

techniques.The candidate must have the proven ability to effectively

lead people and manage resources.We are looking for the right person to

oversee our project quality, mentor our well-qualified staff, interact

with clients and work with the rest of the team at Epstein.

Large industrial/manufacturing experience is a must. Food, Automotive or

Cold Storage experience is a plus.Design-build experience is a plus.

***General Responsibilities***

- Oversee the successful management of construction projects. Provide

leadership to the Construction team with respect to project goals,

objectives and client expectations.

- Develop and improve Construction project processes and mentor /

train staff.

- Ensures efficient coordination of project requirements. Leads the

team in collaboration efforts with other disciplines on projects.

- Reviews all reporting systems and procedures and prepares reports to

clients and senior management defining progress and cost.

- Develop, promote and maintain client relationships.

- Lead project pursuits.

- Demonstrate effective teamwork through the establishment of

successful interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other

disciplines within the Company.

- Develop subcontractors interest, receive and review prequalification

forms for preparation for bidders list.

- Develop, promote and maintain subcontractor / vendor relationships.

- Provide oversight for the preparation of individual packages for

competitive bidding of all project work. Receive, analyze and

clarify all bids. Make award recommendations.

- Negotiate, award and administer all subcontracts, purchase orders

and change orders.

- Establish and monitor project costs and schedule.

- Perform frequent job site inspections and project progress meetings.

- Provide oversight on Project Documentation (RFIs, Shop Drawings,

Issuances, Closeout Documentation)

- Lead or prepare all required project status reports to inform and

coordinate with client.

- Direct supervisory responsibility of site personnel.