Capital Improvement & Construction Project Manager

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

health insurance

childcare

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness in Chicago is seeking a Construction Manager to lead facility improvement projects. This hands-on role emphasizes hiring, developing, and leading a skilled project team while coordinating with vendors to ensure high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, with a track record of effective management of both employees and contractors. This position offers great benefits and the opportunity to impact various projects, including studio builds and seasonal displays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing both employees and contractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and lead a year-round project team.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure smooth execution of projects with minimal disruption.

Skills

construction management

people leadership

vendor coordination

facilities improvement

project planning

budgeting

scheduling

communication

safety compliance

Job description

We’re a licensed general contractor expanding our construction management capability to lead facility improvement projects. This role is hands‑on and people‑focused — you hire, develop, and lead a year‑round project team while coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with proven experience managing both employees and contractors. You’ll partner closely with our leadership team to ensure smooth execution with minimal disruption to operations. We offer great pay and benefits (401k, health insurance, childcare, and more) and an entrepreneurial environment where you can grow and make an impact. Projects range from building out new studios and replacing pool equipment to creating large-scale seasonal displays.

Key skills

• construction management
• people leadership
• vendor coordination
• facilities improvement
• project planning
• budgeting
• scheduling
• communication
• safety compliance