Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER

Procon Consulting; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Procon Consulting is seeking a Construction Manager to support renovation and capital improvement projects in Hammond, IN, with occasional travel to the Chicago Loop, IL.

You will serve as the Owner's Representative, managing projects from planning through closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and client satisfaction while coordinating MEP, trades, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, PM, or related role.
• Experience with projects valued at $10M+.
• Strong on-site construction management experience.
• Experience with complex organizations including public sector and institutional clients.
• Experience reviewing design submittals, cost estimates, schedules, and documentation.
• Experience with cost verification, project financial management, and change orders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills.
• Sophisticated organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Procore, Kahua, Primavera P6 or similar platforms.
• Hybrid schedule: 2–3 days in Hammond, IN and 2–3 days in Chicago Loop; occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Owner's Representative and Construction Manager on multiple occupied renovation and capital projects.
• Manage projects from planning through closeout to ensure schedule and budget adherence.
• Provide on-site management for MEP, lighting, and interior renovations.
• Monitor compliance with contracts, codes, and safety requirements.
• Lead quality assurance and coordinate activities to meet objectives.
• Review design documents, submittals, schedules, estimates, and change orders.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, field reports, and status updates.
• Act as primary liaison among clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, communicate status, and resolve issues.
• Support financial management through cost verification and change negotiations.

Skills

Owner's Representative experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

MEP coordination

Budget and scheduling

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management or related

Tools

Procore

Kahua

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon Consulting is seeking a Construction Manager to support construction projects in Hammond, IN, with occasional travel to the Chicago Loop, IL. This position is responsible for managing renovation, mechanical system upgrade, and tenant fit-out projects from planning through closeout while ensuring successful project delivery, budget and schedule performance, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of construction management experience, including renovations and building systems projects, with additional experience managing work in high‑rise buildings preferred. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Facilitator, or Construction Contractor
• Experience managing projects valued at $10 million or greater
• Strong field construction experience with the ability to effectively manage on‑site activities
• Experience working with complex organizations including federal, state, and local government agencies, hospitals, universities, or similar institutional clients
• Experience reviewing design document submittals, cost estimates, project schedules, and construction documentation
• Experience with estimating, cost verification, project financial management, and change order negotiations
• Thorough understanding of project management and construction management principles
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, or similar project management platforms
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, including 2-3 days per week in Hammond, IN and 2-3 days per week in the Chicago Loop
• Flexibility to work occasional evening hours as project schedules require

Responsibilities And Duties

• Serve as the Owner's Representative and Construction Manager on multiple occupied renovation and capital improvement projects
• Manage projects through all phases, including planning, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Provide on-site construction management for MEP (HVAC and Controls), lighting replacement, and interior renovation projects
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, project specifications, building codes, and safety requirements
• Lead construction quality assurance efforts and coordinate project activities to maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Review design documents, construction submittals, project schedules, cost estimates, and change orders
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, daily field reports, and project status reports
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, communicate project status, and proactively resolve project issues
• Support project financial management through cost verification, estimating reviews, and change proposal negotiations

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.

Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.