Concrete Restoration Project Manager JN -082026-180250

Goodwin Recruiting; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company vehicle allowance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager for concrete restoration in Oak Brook to lead commercial restoration efforts from estimating through closeout. The role requires managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relations on complex projects.

You will supervise field teams and ensure safety, quality, and compliance with specifications and industry standards. A strong background in concrete repairs and coatings is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of construction project management experience.
•  Bachelor’s or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead concrete restoration projects from estimation to closeout.
• Develop budgets and forecast performance.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, and schedules.
• Review drawings, contracts, and scopes of work for accurate execution.
• Maintain project documentation (RFIs, submittals, daily reports, meeting minutes).

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER – CONCRETE RESTORATION

Lead Complex Restoration Projects. Drive Results. Build What Lasts.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Concrete Restoration to lead commercial concrete restoration and repair projects from estimating and pre-construction through final closeout.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who understands structural concrete repair, waterproofing, coatings, and restoration methods and can successfully manage projects, crews, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Manage concrete restoration projects from estimating through completion and closeout
• Develop project budgets, track costs, forecast performance, and manage change orders
• Build and maintain project schedules while coordinating labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to ensure accurate execution
• Lead and participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and site walkthroughs
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, meeting minutes, as-builts, and pay applications
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve field and scheduling issues
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and work meets project specifications and industry standards
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety policies and OSHA compliance
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, warranties, final billing, and turnover documentation

What You Bring

• 5–10+ years of construction project management experience
• Strong preference for experience specifically in concrete restoration
• Proven experience with:
• Structural concrete repairs, including spalls, cracks, and delamination
• Epoxy injection and crack repair systems
• Cementitious repair mortars and patching systems
• Protective coatings and sealers
• Waterproofing and traffic coating systems
• Joint sealants and expansion joint systems
• Experience managing subcontractors, field crews, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables
• Strong understanding of construction documents, contracts, specifications, and change management
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent education and hands‑on project experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with parking structures, balconies, podium decks, bridges, façades, or industrial concrete structures
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain certification
• Knowledge of ICRI guidelines and concrete restoration best practices
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, MS Project, and other construction/project management software

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a hands‑on project leader who can move comfortably between the jobsite, project office, and client meeting. You know how to anticipate problems before they become costly issues, keep projects moving, and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

You are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams.

WHY JOIN?

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company vehicle allowance, if applicable
• Career development and industry training
• Advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to lead challenging, high-profile restoration projects

JOB ID: 180250 #post

Phil Fox

$100,000 - $135,000