Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER Program

Procon Consulting, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC seeks a Construction Field Manager to oversee federal-sector projects on-site, ensuring schedules, budgets, and safety standards are met. The role focuses on owner’s representative and CM duties across renovations and MEP upgrades in occupied facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of on-site experience in public environments, strong client coordination skills, and proficiency with Procore, Kahua, MS Project, and Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of on-site construction management experience with renovations, MEP/HVAC upgrades, fit-outs, and window or lighting replacement projects.
• Experience working in occupied, operational buildings and complex environments such as public agencies, hospitals, universities, or government facilities.
• Strong field experience managing urban mid-rise buildings and exterior cladding work preferred.
• Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative team environment under the Senior Project Manager leading construction field management and owner’s representative services across renovation and MEP upgrade projects.
• Manage on-site construction activities including, reporting, documenting construction activities, commissioning, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Review project schedules, budgets, construction documents, and contractor submittals for compliance and accuracy.
• Monitor field operations for adherence to drawings, safety standards, security requirements, and building codes.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including meeting minutes, field reports, and status updates.
• Track project progress, identify issues, and communicate solutions effectively to project teams and clients.
• Support cost management efforts including estimating, cost verification, and change order negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Kahua

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procon Consulting is a leading construction management and technology consulting firm with over 25 years of expertise in delivering complex projects nationwide. We are recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for our commitment to quality and innovation. We are currently seeking a dedicated Construction Field Manager for Federal Sector projects to join our team.

Our Construction Field Manager position is critical in determining project success on-site and is for individuals who want to continue developing their careers in an Owner's Representative / CM role, with a company that supports a greater work-life balance.

This role involves overseeing construction projects within the federal sector, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating with stakeholders (architects, engineers, general contractors, owners, etc.), and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years' experience managing construction projects, particularly within public and federal environments. The project will entail building energy upgrades, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition to exterior façade and glazing work. The hours will vary and some night work will be expected. The project is located in the Loop and requires a daily on-site presence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of on-site construction management experience with renovations, MEP/HVAC upgrades, fit-outs, and window or lighting replacement projects.
• Experience working in occupied, operational buildings and complex environments such as public agencies, hospitals, universities, or government facilities.
• Strong field experience, including urban mid-rise buildings and exterior cladding work preferred.
• Proven ability to manage client communication, project logistics, budgets, schedules, and change proposals.
• Proficient in construction management software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to review design documents, construction submittals, cost estimates, and quality assurance processes.
• Flexible schedule with ability to support a mixture of evening and daytime work (full-time on-site).

Responsibilities & Duties

• Work in a collaborative team environment under the Senior Project Manager leading construction field management and owner’s representative services across renovation and MEP upgrade projects.
• Manage on-site construction activities including, reporting, documenting construction activities, commissioning, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Review project schedules, budgets, construction documents, and contractor submittals for compliance and accuracy.
• Monitor field operations for adherence to drawings, safety standards, security requirements, and building codes.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including meeting minutes, field reports, and status updates.
• Track project progress, identify issues, and communicate solutions effectively to project teams and clients.
• Support cost management efforts including estimating, cost verification, and change order 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.