Capital Projects PM & Owner’s Representative

Consertus, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Legal benefits

Supplemental health plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO (15–25 days)

Job summary

Consertus is seeking a Project Manager to join our Buildings group in the Chicagoland Area. You will supervise and coordinate planning, design and construction phase activities, acting as the owner’s liaison with designers and contractors to manage cost, schedule and quality.

This role focuses on public-sector and institutional clients, including K-12 and municipalities, with hybrid work and occasional travel. Strong project management, communication, and coordination skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• 7–10+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience with capital programs and public-sector clients (K-12, municipalities) preferred.
• Proven owner representation experience.
• Ability to communicate complex project issues clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Hybrid schedule with regular travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Acts as day-to-day owner’s representative and primary contact for assigned projects; coordinates stakeholders and drives decisions.
• Develops and maintains project budgets, cash flow, contingencies, and cost forecasts; reviews cost estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Public-sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Consertus is seeking a Project Manager to join our Buildings group in the Chicagoland Area. You will supervise and coordinate planning, design and construction phase activities, acting as the owner’s liaison with designers and contractors to manage cost, schedule and quality.

This role focuses on public-sector and institutional clients, including K-12 and municipalities, with hybrid work and occasional travel. Strong project management, communication, and coordination skills are required.