Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER Program

Procon Consulting; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Procon seeks a seasoned Construction Manager based in Urbana, IL, to lead renovation and MEP projects in occupied facilities across Central Illinois. The role demands 8+ years of CM/PM experience, with travel and per diem support for extended assignments.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and client coordination while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Procon offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Owner's Representative, or General Contractor.
• Experience managing renovation, HVAC/mechanical upgrades, lighting replacement, and fit-out projects in occupied facilities.
• Background working with government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, or other complex organizations.
• Experience managing projects valued at $10 million or greater preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, project management, and client coordination skills.
• Experience with project scheduling, estimating, cost management, quality assurance, and construction administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, or similar construction management software.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Central Illinois, with possible overnight assignments.
• Ability to provide a project list including project name, location, contract value, square footage, project scope, and individual role/responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management and owner's representative services for renovation and MEP projects in occupied facilities.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, logistics, and communication with clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Monitor construction activities for quality, code compliance, and contract requirements.
• Review construction documents, submittals, schedules, RFIs, and change orders.
• Conduct site visits, prepare field reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Coordinate projects through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Work primarily daytime hours with occasional second-shift support as project needs require.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Client coordination

Scheduling

Estimating

Cost management

Quality assurance

Construction administration

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Kahua

Willingness to travel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Kahua

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering complex projects across the U.S. and worldwide. As an ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm, we provide exceptional opportunities for professionals to grow their careers.

Procon is seeking a Construction Manager for a long-term opportunity based in Urbana, IL, supporting renovation projects throughout Central Illinois. This role focuses on MEP (HVAC & Controls) and lighting replacement projects within occupied facilities. Candidates should have 8+ years of construction management experience managing renovations, mechanical upgrades, and fit-outs for complex organizations. This position requires travel throughout Central Illinois for extended periods, with GSA per diem provided.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Owner's Representative, or General Contractor.
• Experience managing renovation, HVAC/mechanical upgrades, lighting replacement, and fit-out projects in occupied facilities.
• Background working with government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, or other complex organizations.
• Experience managing projects valued at $10 million or greater preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, project management, and client coordination skills.
• Experience with project scheduling, estimating, cost management, quality assurance, and construction administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, or similar construction management software.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Central Illinois, with possible overnight assignments.
• Ability to provide a project list including project name, location, contract value, square footage, project scope, and individual role/responsibilities.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead construction management and owner's representative services for renovation and MEP projects in occupied facilities.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, logistics, and communication with clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Monitor construction activities for quality, code compliance, and contract requirements.
• Review construction documents, submittals, schedules, RFIs, and change orders.
• Conduct site visits, prepare field reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Coordinate projects through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Work primarily daytime hours with occasional second-shift support as project needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.
• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.
• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.
• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

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.