Senior Project Manager

Clune Construction Company•Chicago, IL

25d

About The Position

Clune Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The position provides strategic project leadership, oversees financial and operational performance, manages client and trade partner relationships, and develops project teams. The role also contributes to business development, recruiting, mentoring, training, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. The job may include other assigned duties, and responsibilities may change. Candidates must provide a resume.

Requirements

At least 9 years of construction project management experience.
At least 2–3 years of experience specifically in commercial construction.
Ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy.
Resume required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.
Prior experience working for a commercial general contractor preferred.

Responsibilities

Support business development and operational excellence through recruiting, mentoring, training, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
Lead project pursuits and preconstruction strategy, including client interviews, RFP responses, presentations, conceptual estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews, procurement planning, and GMP and lump sum proposals.
Establish project execution plans and goals, align teams, and lead project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
Direct subcontractor bid strategy, proposal evaluation, contract negotiations, commercial risk mitigation, and trade partner performance.
Serve as the primary executive liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners; foster relationships, manage expectations, resolve complex issues, and support client satisfaction.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, contingency, change orders, cost control, contract administration, and profitability.
Partner with field leadership to oversee schedule, procurement, quality, constructability, risk, and project controls, and proactively resolve issues.
Identify and mitigate financial, contractual, schedule, procurement, constructability, and operational risks.
Lead commissioning, owner turnover, warranty transition, final documentation, contract closeout, and financial reconciliation.
Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers; delegate responsibilities, coach team members, and build high-performing teams.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Be able to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for all dependents, effective day one.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible spending, dependent care, and commuter plans.
Career development through mentoring, learning and development, and continuing education.
Fitness program.
Pet insurance.