National Construction Project Manager

Chicago, IL

The National Construction Project Manager is responsible for the execution of new construction projects, including the overall budget, schedule, and quality of construction projects at our various sites from bidding through closeout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee construction projects from beginning to end.
Manage the budget and estimate costs.
Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed.
Keep track of inventory, tools, and equipment.
Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule.
Prepare reports regarding job status.
Resolve any problems that may arise.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
Evaluate risks.
Train and mentor construction workers and construction laborers depending on the size of the project.
Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and key team members of the project team.
Negotiate with external vendors on contract agreements.
Obtain the appropriate permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites.
Plan construction operations.
Ensure all deadlines are met.
Hire contractors and staff including construction laborers.
Delegate responsibilities.
Allocate and manage resources to ensure that they are available when they are needed throughout the construction projects.
Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress on projects and prepare progress reports regularly.
Handle any environmental or local community issues that may come up during a project.
Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building science, engineering, construction management, or relevant major required.
2 year(s) of construction project management experience required.
Must be willing to travel.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be willing to undergo a background check.
Must be able to obtain an agent badge from the state’s cannabis commission.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with construction and project management software preferred.
PMP certification is a plus.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement:

Verano Holdings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets and our communities.