Project Manager, Capital Projects

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

At The Scion Group, we’re changing what student housing means. It’s bigger than beds and buildings. It’s about providing unique experiences and creating communities — both on and off campus — that feel like less like a place and more like a home.

We are searching for a Project Manager, Capital Projects is responsible for managing the successful execution of capital projects from inception to completion while maintaining compliance with Venture expectations and contractual deadlines. This position will ensure accuracy and progression of each project and establish fluid communication regarding the projects with key stakeholders.

• Excellent communicator
• Planning mastermind
• Problem-solver
• Persistent

• →Manages all capital projects to ensure capital spending plans are successfully executed and, where applicable, mandated or contractual deadlines, budgets, warranty and quality standards are met with compliance.
• →Responsible for project planning, scheduling and cost analysis for each project.
• →Provides timely and effective communication regarding project scope, status and schedule to appropriate corporate and property personnel.
• →Ensures organizational compliance with Venture governance expectations regarding bidding and contracting process.
• →Reviews change order requests and obtains company approval prior to moving forward.
• →Investigates project variances, submits variance reports and communicates key insights to Director, Capital.
• →Work closely with AP department for contractor payments and final Lien waivers.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. However, they are indicative of the types of responsibilities normally performed by the Project Manager, Capital projects.

• College graduate preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of previous project management and supervisory experience, preferably within the student housing or a similar multi-family sector.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% or more in a year.
• Obtains a valid driver’s license.
• Flexible, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with quickly re-prioritizing.
• Values and fosters a sensitive and supportive approach to a diverse working and living environment.
• Committed to excellence and high standards.

• Job location is based at Scion's Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.
• Corporate Office experience is preferred.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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