Assistant Project Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Project Manager for our Transportation Division in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in transportation projects and proven leadership skills.

This role requires managing multiple aspects of projects, including cost forecasting and client relationship management. As a family-owned business, Walsh promotes a supportive environment where employees are recognized for their hard work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience on transportation projects.
• Experience managing construction teams.
• Success in establishing and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for multiple aspects of project controls.
• Manage project start-up, completion, and close-out process.
• Develop personnel development and recruiting strategies.
• Responsible for managing contractual issues.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships.
• Forecast costs accurately for project completion.
• Lead and develop project team.
• Resolve project-related problems.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control plans.
• Identify issues to Program Manager to ensure project success.
• Review and approve schedules and financial projections.
• Ensure construction site rules are implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Construction team management

Cost forecasting

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western

Jul 10, 2026

$111,000 - $166,000/year

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Transportation Division in Chicago, IL. We are ideally seeking a candidate with previous transportation project experience.

Are you someone who trusts your instincts and has confidence in your ability as a leader? When you see potential in others, do you invest in it? Do you have a proven track record of leading functional teams while successfully creating and delivering impactful solutions for your clients? Do you inspire others to want to do their very best every day? If yes, then keep reading!

Walsh Project Managers organize and initiate structure, but also have a sense of flexibility and make changes where needed. They build lasting infrastructure but also enjoy the ability to build lasting relationships. They empower a sense of responsibility and hold themselves accountable for profitability and business outcomes. They maintain our culture by creating a family out of their project teams.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Project start up, project completion, and entire close-out process
• Develops strategy for personnel development & recruiting
• Responsible for managing contractual issues
• Establishing and maintain customer relationships
• Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion
• Provide leadership and development to project team
• Final say in the resolution of problems
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans
• Identifies issues to Program Manager as required to ensure the success of the project
• Reviews and approves preliminary schedules, financial projections, and cost to complete
• Ensures construction site rules and procedures are implemented and followed
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience on transportation projects
• Experience in managing construction teams
• Success in client relationships
• Salary Range: $111,000 - $166,000

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western

The Walsh Group is a leading family-owned construction firm, specializing in design-build services across various sectors, with over 8,000 skilled professionals and extensive project experience.

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