Commercial Construction Project Lead

Construction Jobs, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Jobs, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Construction Project Manager to lead commercial projects from inception to completion. You will work with our CEO and VP of Construction to coordinate all phases, ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget, and uphold safety and compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on site experience, and excellent communication with subcontractors and stakeholders to keep projects moving smoothly from site logistics to closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, cost management, and project scheduling techniques
• Proven ability to manage teams in a construction management role with excellent leadership skills
• Skilled in blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings for infrastructure or commercial projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation purposes
• Hands-on construction site experience with a focus on managing commercial projects
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills for effective project coordination among diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of contracts management including change order processing
• Familiarity with Procore is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day project operations, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Support bid preparation, contract administration, and change order tracking
• Help track project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists
• Attend site visits and progress meetings alongside the VP of Construction
• Communicate project status and issues to leadership proactively

Skills

Project management

Estimating & budgeting

Leadership

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Site experience

Time management

Communication

Contracts management

Procore

Education

Construction degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

Construction Jobs, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Construction Project Manager to lead commercial projects from inception to completion. You will work with our CEO and VP of Construction to coordinate all phases, ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget, and uphold safety and compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on site experience, and excellent communication with subcontractors and stakeholders to keep projects moving smoothly from site logistics to closeout.