Senior Project Manager

rwedesignbuild•Downers Grove, IL

1d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

RWE Design Build, a rapidly growing design-build general contractor, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role involves managing multiple projects and priorities while delivering on schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations. The Senior Project Manager serves as a primary point of contact for clients and project partners, leads project planning and execution, supports team development, and contributes to project strategy and the company's continued growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
8+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, healthcare construction, design-build, or general contracting.
Proven track record of successfully 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.
Strong leadership, organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, anticipate challenges, and develop solutions.
Strong ownership, accountability, follow-through, adaptability, resourcefulness, and customer focus.
Strategic thinking, self-motivation, and a commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale and complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously 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 strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
Drive project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution activities.
Lead preconstruction efforts, including estimating reviews, constructability analysis, value engineering, and risk assessment.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, invoices, and overall financial performance.
Identify project risks early and implement practical solutions to keep projects on track.
Lead project meetings and provide clear, timely communication to stakeholders and company leadership.
Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and support Project Managers and project teams, helping drive consistency and best practices across projects.
Deliver projects that exceed client expectations while supporting the continued growth of the organization.