Commercial Construction Project Manager

AlphaX; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Opportunities for professional growth

Stable pipeline of commercial projects

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager. This entry-level position focuses on managing projects from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring budget control and effective coordination with teams and subcontractors. Ideal candidates should have a 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, with experience in commercial projects. The firm offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work environment, and benefits such as paid time off and company holidays.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in relevant field.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from planning through completion.
• Control budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project reporting.
• Coordinate closely with estimators, field teams, and vendors.
• Track progress, costs, and risks to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure quality standards and project requirements are met.

Skills

Budgeting skills

Scheduling skills

Coordination skills

Field team collaboration

Education

4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Job description

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

We’re hiring a Commercial Construction Project Manager to manage projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role focuses on schedule control, cost management, and coordination with internal teams and subcontractors.

What You’ll Do

• Manage commercial construction projects from planning through completion.
• Control budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project reporting.
• Coordinate closely with estimators, field teams, and vendors.
• Track progress, costs, and risks to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure quality standards and project requirements are met.

Requirements

• 4‑year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field and office teams.
• Must live within a 45‑minute commute of Gurnee.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Stable pipeline of commercial projects.
• Supportive, team‑oriented work environment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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