- Lead preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects as required. Be a part of team preparing budgets and estimates.
- Review and evaluate bids to ensure required scopes are included, provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions.
- Prepare general conditions, general requirements, and budgets.
- Prepare site logistic plans and develop costs associated with them to be part of budget.
- Coordinate preparation of permit applications for review/approval, and submittal of updated permit documents as required.
- Manage the requests for information (RFIs) and change order processes, maintain the appropriate logs, and review with the project team regularly.
- Maintain client relationships, as well as, relationships with architects, developers, and subcontractors
- Manage the shop drawing/submittal schedule and process to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract documentation
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
- Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience.
- 10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus.
- Must possess a deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and a knowledge of the market/industry required.
- Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects.
- Training and experience with technology, processes, and procedures that produce positive results.
- Procore experience is a plus
Our client is one of the fastest growing company's in the industry. Over the past 25 years, they have expanded to 50+ employees, two Chicagoland locations, and a multitude of construction activity throughout Illinois. This construction company has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide ranging experience, collaborative teamwork, and fast paced growth. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on a positive company culture amongst a team of strong construction professionals.
- Project Portfolio: multi-family, mixed-use, high end retail
- Project Locations: mainly Chicagoland area
- One of the leading firms in the industry for over 30 years
- Family-oriented work culture
- Passionate team of leaders
- Strong pipeline of projects leading into 2026
- A competitive base salary between $120,000-$150,000 (Depending on Experience)
- Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based.
- Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
- Generous 401K structure
- Gas card
- Company profit sharing
- Robust career advancement opportunity
- Strong training programs
- Generous PTO Days
- Company wide events
- Gas/fuel card offered
- Company Vehicle offered
- Company phone and laptop provided
- DE&I Initiative