Job Description

Founded in 1980, Novak Construction is a national general contractor and construction management firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Novak Construction delivers results by combining technical expertise as a general contractor with the most progressive management and delivery tools. Specialties: General Contractor, Preconstruction, Construction Management in the Retail, Institutional, Healthcare, Industrial, Hospitality, Multi-family/Mixed-use sectors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Contract Administration: Implement the terms and conditions of the contract based upon established systems, policies and procedures. Includes participating in bidding, preparing contract documents, defining and monitoring compliance with documentation requirements, defining and monitoring compliance with the submittal process, and project close-out.
• Cost Management: Manage all or part of the cost of a planning, design, and construction process to remain within the owner's budget, including cost estimating, cost reporting, cost breakouts, pay requests, cash flow analysis, change orders, and forecasts.
• Schedule Management: Monitor and manage the project schedule throughout the course of the project to ensure the project is completed in compliance with the contract terms. Includes identifying the major components of the project, their sequence and durations, utilizing scheduling software, scheduling subcontractors and deliveries, resolving time conflict issues, and/or scheduling staffing.
• Quality Management: Review, inspect, and test project systems, materials, documents, techniques, a workmanship to ensure conformance to the plans, specifications, and applicable standards. Includes review of shop drawings and submittals, field inspections, material acceptance, and punch list completion.
• Safety Management: Assist Project Superintendent with monitoring procedures to protect the health and safety of jobsite employees, visitors, and the general public. Includes the jobsite safety plan, safety inspections, subcontractor insurance compliance and OSHA compliance.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with long-standing clients by delivering consistent value through effective communication, exceptional service, and reliable performance. May participate in preparing or contributing to the development of proposals and proposal materials.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Must have 10 years of experience in the construction industry in ground-up commercial construction projects - large-scale, retail highly desirable.
• B.S. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Proficient with MS Office ( MS Project desirable ), Primavera Project, Bluebeam, Autodesk (or ProCore ) and Contract Management.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, landscaping, and architectural plans as they relate to schedules, cost and performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work productively with clients, owners, project professionals, and field and office staff.
• Aptitude to identify problems and propose solutions.

Note – Novak Construction’s Home Office is located in Chicago, Illinois. Projects will require intermittent travel, as project assignments vary in location and length.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time position. A competitive salary will be offered that is commensurate with the Ideal Candidate’s experience. Benefits package includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays/vacation/sick time. Other benefits and allowances will be discussed during the interview process and is dependent on role requirements and Ideal Candidate’s experience.

To Apply: For immediate consideration, submit resume and project list to hr-admin@novakconstruction.com.

Novak Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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