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UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Sr. Project Manager - UIC Construction in Springfield, Illinois

Overview

Senior Project Manager, Vertical Construction

UIC Construction, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive vertical construction experience for large remote Alaska construction projects. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, safety, quality, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. Specific knowledge and experience running large (over $20 Million) projects inremoteAlaska is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead the estimate, planning and implementation of multiple projects.

  • Mentor other staff as needed.

  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors.

  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.

  • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.

  • Define project tasks and resource requirements.

  • Manage project budget.

  • Manage project resource allocations.

  • Plan and schedule project timelines.

  • Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.

  • Provide direction and support to project team.

  • Communicate project safety and quality expectations to project personnel.

  • Monitor and report on progress of projects to appropriate parties.

  • Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.

  • Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

  • Project evaluations and assessment of results.

  • Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.

  • Must be willing travel to remote locations.

  • Complete contract closures and ensure formal acceptance of project deliverables.

  • Develop and execute action plans to address cost overruns, delays, or scope of work changes

Responsibilities

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

  • The applicant must be a seasoned professional with a desire to produce quality products while strengthening Owner, Architect, and Subcontractor relationships.

  • Excellent planning, organization, and written/verbal communication skills.

  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

  • Execute the project according to the project plan.

  • Ensure that project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.

  • Skills such as CPM Scheduling, Time Management, Quality Control, Cost Control, Submittal review, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, and Subcontracts.

  • Computer literacy is critical including advanced understanding of Excel, Word,Power Point,and Oracle P6 with the ability to learn new programs.

  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering, architectural, other constructions drawings, and specifications.

  • Implementation of corporate safety program and applicable safety regulations.

  • Interpretation of building codes and standards.

  • Implement and complete quality and inspections procedures.

  • Excellent mathematical skills are required with the ability to perform quantity and material takeoffs from construction documents.

  • Ability to complete project financial projections and interpret project costsis essential.

  • Ability to be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, professional presentation and cultural awareness.

Required Experience:

MANDATORY:

  • Minimum of 10 years within the construction industry as a construction project manager.

  • Experience overseeing multiple, diverse projects.

  • Record of successfully managing projects over $20 Million in value.

  • Thorough knowledge of construction materials and practices.

  • Experience with rural Alaska construction.

Qualifications

PREFERRED:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

  • Extensive knowledge of remote Alaska construction projects.

  • Alaska Native/Native American hiring preference applies.

Physical Demands:

  • Position is that of a sedentary nature.

  • Position is full time in office, typically 40-50 hours per week.

  • Must be able to use standard office equipment.

  • Must be able to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds.

  • Sitting at a computer for long periods of time.

  • Occasional travel to project sites.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Initial work is in an office environment, but assignments may be at an active construction site.

  • Workstation located inside an office building or mobile office trailer.

  • Non-smoking office.

  • Will be required to visit work activity areas.

  • Noise is of a moderate level.

  • May be exposed to heat/cold.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2025-22066

Category Construction

Location : Location US-Remote

Travel Requirement 10% - 25%

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