Senior Project Manager

rwedesignbuild•Downers Grove, IL

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About The Position

RWE Design Build, a growing design-build general contractor, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role oversees multiple projects and is responsible for project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgets, quality, client expectations, and successful delivery. The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary contact for clients and project partners, leads preconstruction and execution activities, manages project risks and financial performance, and maintains safety, quality, regulatory, and documentation standards. The role also mentors Project Managers and project teams and supports the company’s continued growth.

Requirements

8+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, healthcare construction, design-build, or general contracting.
Proven track record managing large-scale, complex, and high-value construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.
Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated leadership, ownership, accountability, follow-through, adaptability, and results orientation.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale and complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Build and maintain client relationships through proactive communication and service.
Drive project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution.
Lead preconstruction efforts, including estimating reviews, constructability analysis, value engineering, and risk assessment.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, invoices, and financial performance.
Identify project risks and implement practical solutions.
Lead project meetings and communicate with stakeholders and company leadership.
Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver projects successfully.
Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and support Project Managers and project teams, promoting consistency and best practices.
Deliver projects that exceed client expectations and support organizational growth.