Capital Improvement & Construction Project Manager

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Childcare

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is seeking a hands-on construction management professional to hire and lead a project team for facility improvement projects in Chicago. You’ll coordinate with subcontractors to ensure high-quality results while managing a diverse team.

The position demands strong leadership skills and experience in managing contractors and employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, fostering an entrepreneurial environment where you can make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing both employees and contractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and lead a year-round project team.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality results.
• Partner with leadership for smooth execution of projects.

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’ll 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