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Construction Project Manager

  • On-site
    • Elgin, Illinois, United States
  • Operations

Job description

As a result of our growth, Fer-Pal is looking to hire a Construction Project Manager reporting out of the Elgin office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and work for a great employer offering competitive rewards. Competitive salary based on skills and experience is provided as well as good health and dental benefits, a 401k program with company matching, and per diems are paid for travel. This position will require out of state travel.

Construction Project Manager

The role of the Construction Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize construction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members and third-party contractors ensuring project delivery according to plan. The Construction Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.


Construction Project Manager Responsibilities:

  • Review and understand project plans and job requirements for equipment, materials, and installation.

  • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.

  • Define project scope, goals and deliverables, and develop full scale project plans in collaboration with senior management, stakeholders, clients including contract compliance.

  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

  • Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

  • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, troubleshoot problem areas, and devise contingency plans.

  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

  • Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

  • Draft and submit budget proposals, recommend and communicate subsequent budget changes to all stakeholders.

  • Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and stakeholders.

  • Lead project post reviews and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

  • Ensure adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.


Job requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

  • University degree or college diploma in the field of Construction Management / Project Management.

  • Minimum 5 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.

  • Experience in the water and sewer industry would be an asset

  • Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project.

  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

  • Previous experience managing people on a team.

  • Can adjust to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Capable of conducting research into project-related issues and products.


About Fer-Pal Infrastructure

Fer-Pal Infrastructure is an entrepreneurial leader in water-main rehabilitation services in North America with a 30-year award-winning history of ensuring clean and safe water for municipalities in Canada and USA. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great employer with promising growth potential. Fer-Pal offers competitive rewards and benefits, and this position has longer term career advancement for the right individual.


Fer-Pal Company Mission

FER-PAL would like to create a long term, sustainable, continuously growing, well managed business.

FER-PAL will remain the predominant player in pipe rehabilitation – now and in the future.

FER-PAL must create and sustain a culture that prizes safety, family, quality products, workmanship, innovation, high profitability, professionalism, great customer service.


Fer-Pal Construction is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

While interest from all applicants is appreciated, we regret that we will only be able to contact qualified candidates.

To learn more about the Fer-Pal and our employees’ experience, please view our YouTube channel at

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCffDnkjn26EKAhXmGKoYnw


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