Construction Program Manager

ManpowerGroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Construction Program Manager for an onsite role in Chicago, IL. The position focuses on driving multi-workstream programs within Data Center/Critical Facilities, with a 6-month starting contract and an expected extension plan to 18 months.

Pay range is $84.03–$90.50 per hour, with weekly pay and comprehensive health benefits. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in program/project management, strong planning and governance skills, and excellent communication to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in program/project management, including multiple initiatives.
• Ability to create/manage project plans, milestones, actions, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder commitments.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to work in ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proficient with MS 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive programs and workstreams from planning through execution and closeout.
• Translate objectives into plans with milestones, owners, dependencies, and target dates; ensure accountability.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to advance deliverables and support decision-making.
• Maintain program governance by tracking status, milestones, risks, actions, and decisions.
• Prepare leadership-ready reporting consolidating information across workstreams.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Planning & scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/PM/Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our client, Construction and Capital Projects specifically in Data Center/Critical Facilities , is seeking a Construction Program Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong program and project management fundamentals, the ability to drive accountability across multiple workstreams, and the confidence to communicate clearly with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Job Title: Construction Program Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $84.03-90.50/HR (Weekly Pay) + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K Saving

W2 Contract Duration: Initial 6 months, with an anticipated 18-month contract plan (extensions issued in 6-month increments))

JOb Functions:

• Drive assigned programs, initiatives, and workstreams from planning through execution, implementation, and closeout.
• Translate objectives into clear plans, milestones, owners, dependencies, deliverables, and target dates—then maintain accountability to ensure commitments are completed or appropriately escalated.
• Coordinate across internal teams, subject matter experts, project teams, and stakeholders to advance deliverables, facilitate working sessions, and support decision-making.
• Maintain program governance by tracking status, milestones, dependencies, risks, actions, and decisions using initiative trackers, action logs, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare leadership-ready reporting by consolidating information across workstreams into clear updates on progress, accomplishments, risks/blockers, decisions needed, and upcoming actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant program and/or project management experience, including independently managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage project plans, milestones, actions, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder commitments.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through, including the ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including synthesizing information and communicating program status to multiple stakeholder levels; strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook).

What's in it for me?

• Own day-to-day operational execution of multiple EOP programs and initiatives while maintaining clear governance and visibility.
• Build credibility through high-quality deliverables—meeting notes within 24 hours and structured reporting for leadership review.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and strengthen processes and documentation.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where you coordinate with subject matter experts and accountable owners to drive outcomes.
• Support an onsite program environment with clear expectations, including no overtime and a defined weekly schedule.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.