International Construction Manager

True North Equities • Full-time • Greater Chicago Area, US • $150k - $200k / year • 3w ago

True North is currently seeking a Construction Manager responsible for leading the renovation or construction of multi-store buildings, managing complex projects, and ensuring compliance with local building regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial or industrial construction management, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Proficiency in Arabic and experience with construction project management software are essential for this role.

SUMMARY: True North is looking for a Construction Manager with 10+ years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects, specifically multi-story building renovations or constructions. The ideal candidate will have experience managing schedules, budgets, contractors, and vendors. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing the installation or upgrade of major electrical, HVAC, and building management systems, with a strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance methods. They should have a proven track record of managing logistics for overseas construction projects, including working with shippers, customs, and warehouses, as well as experience with permitting and governmental approvals. The candidate should be a hands-on professional with a practical approach to construction management, and must have proficiency in Arabic to manage local crews and contractors. They should also be familiar with construction project management software such as Procure, PlanGrid, or Autodesk, and construction scheduling software like Primavera or MS Project, and have experience ensuring compliance with local building regulations and codes in an overseas environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Renovation or ground-up construction of a multi-story building.
Manage budget, schedule, and compliance requirements associated with a construction effort.
Hands-on management and supervision of personnel.
Overseeing installation of major electrical, HVAC, and building management systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Arabic language fluency.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in construction management/project management in one of the following fields:
Real estate development
Land development
Construction management
College degree preferred; focus in construction, or engineering.
International experience preferred.
PMP certification preferred.

DESIRED PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Strong leadership skills.
Action and results-oriented.
Team player.
Demonstrate good judgement.
Effective communicator (writing skills and presentation skills).
Willing to be hands-on when necessary.
Capable of working independently, multi-tasking, and be highly adaptable.
Effectively execute on senior management guidance/tasking.
Ability to work in a multicultural team environment.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary
Housing
Health and life insurance
Travel stipend
401k

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