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Senior Project Manager, Commercial Construction Lead complex projects. Build work that makes a lasting impact. An established general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major commercial construction projects in the Chicago area. This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging work, partner with a strong field team, and help deliver projects that serve the community. We’re especially interested in candidates with K 12 project experience or experience managing projects valued at $100M or more. Both are not required.
What you’ll do:
  • Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate with the superintendent, and address risks to key milestones
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, contracts, change orders, and cost reporting
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal project staff
  • Review plans and specifications, resolve design and coordination issues, and support timely decisions
  • Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and solutions clearly
  • Coordinate closely with field leadership to support safe, high quality work and keep the project on track
  • Guide the team through turnover, punch list completion, and closeout
  • What you bring10 or more years of commercial construction experience, including project management responsibility for a general contractor
  • Experience managing ground up commercial construction projects
  • Experience with K 12 projects or projects valued at $100M or more
  • Strong skills in project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration
  • The ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and resolve issues proactively
  • Clear communication and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and client service
If you’re ready to take ownership of significant projects with an established contractor, apply here or message me directly for a confidential conversation.

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Level

Senior

Location

Evanston, IL

Occupation

Project Management Specialists

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Posted

8 days ago

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