Construction Project Lead

Construction Project Lead Description: If you are looking for an opportunity to play a significant role in the organization's success and growth and can thrive in a team-driven atmosphere, we may have a great opportunity for you. ACR is looking for a reliable Construction Project Lead to plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will be responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation, and scheduling of the projects. ACR is one of the Midwest's leading emergency service companies dedicated to the restoration of commercial and residential properties damaged by water, wind, fire, and mold, trauma scenes, pandemic, and other bio-hazard contamination. For the past 39 years, ACR has excelled at providing creative solutions for our customers and affiliates with honesty and complete transparency. The level of care, genuine empathy, and compassion, which every member of ACR demonstrates to our property owners, is what truly separates us from the typical restorer. ACR's success is attributed to the commitment we have to our customers and recognized because of the dedication of our professionally educated staff. A positive workplace culture is important to us. We welcome open-minded problem solvers who are comfortable with direct and respectful communication. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion • Maintain minimum acceptable Gross Profit margins on all Insurance Repair projects • Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs • Oversight/quality control of job files and documentation • Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors • Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts, and obtain permits and licenses • Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques • Becoming a valued team player Other Functions: • Read, explain, and understand Xactimate scopes for insurance repair • Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks • Add valued strategic partners to ACR team Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Minimum of 5 years of construction related experience preferred • Construction project management: 2 years (Required) Language Skills: • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public Mathematical Skills: • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. • Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry. Reasoning Skills: • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emergencies • Ability to have foresight in recognizing potential issues, and proactively address prior to issues. Physical Demands: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. • The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl the employee is occasionally required to sit. • Candidate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Certivicates, Licenses, Registrations • Hold a valid Illinois Driver’s license. Benefit Conditions: • Only full-time employees eligible This Job Is: • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Work Remotely • No This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Vision insurance Ability to commute/relocate: • Wheeling, IL 60090: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): • Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? • Legally authorized to work in the US? Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: • Construction: 5 years (Preferred) • construction project management: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person