Senior Project Manager-General Construction
About The Position
The company is a respected commercial construction firm known for high-quality project delivery, strong leadership, collaboration, safety, and client-focused execution. It is growing its presence throughout the Chicago market and seeks an experienced construction leader for its Chicago office. The Senior Project Manager leads commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout and is responsible for overall execution, including schedule performance, budget management, subcontractor coordination, client communication, quality control, and successful delivery. The role calls for a confident, solutions-oriented leader who can manage complex priorities, build productive relationships with owners and project partners, and align teams around safety, quality, profitability, and timely execution.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of commercial construction project management experience.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and change management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
- Ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- Experience managing large-scale or multiple concurrent commercial projects preferred.
- Working knowledge of construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial construction projects from planning and buyout through execution and closeout.
- Manage project budgets, forecasting, schedules, procurement activities, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and monthly reporting.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal leadership teams.
- Coordinate with superintendents and field teams to maintain safety standards, quality expectations, staffing, and schedule performance.
- Review contract documents, scopes of work, project estimates, requirements, and milestone schedules with the project team.
- Identify project risks early, communicate issues proactively, and implement practical solutions that protect client relationships and project outcomes.
- Lead project meetings, document decisions, and provide clear status updates to clients and executive leadership.
- Support estimating efforts, preconstruction planning, and business development initiatives.
- Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers as needed.
Benefits
- Base salary up to $165,000, commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Profit sharing program.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-provided iPhone and laptop.
- Opportunity to work on impactful commercial construction projects throughout the Chicago area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
