Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER

Procon Consulting, LLC; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC is seeking a Construction Manager to support renovation and capital improvement projects in Hammond, IN, with some travel to the Chicago Loop. The role requires 8+ years of experience and strong on-site management of MEP, lighting, and interior renovations.

You will act as the owner’s representative, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 8 years of Owner’s Rep/CM/PM experience.
• Experience delivering projects valued at $10M+.
• Strong on-site construction management experience.
• Experience with complex organizations including government, hospitals, universities, or similar institutional clients.
• Experience reviewing design submittals, cost estimates, project schedules, and construction documentation.
• Experience with estimating, cost verification, project financial management, and change order negotiations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in Hammond, IN and 2–3 days in the Chicago Loop).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry software for project management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project Management

Owner's Rep

Budget Management

Schedule Management

Field Construction

Client Communication

Risk & Change Order

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Kahua

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.

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.

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