Construction Project Manager

InHouse Talent Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

InHouse Talent Group seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate will manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, clients, and project documentation with strong communication and customer service. Hybrid work flexibility is available depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial projects typically ranging from $250K to $5M+.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, local codes, and project requirements.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, budgets, and owner proposals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, critical-path timelines, and phased construction plans.
• Lead coordination with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Partner with the Superintendent to address site conditions, schedule impacts, safety concerns, and project challenges.
• Conduct and document regular project meetings; distribute meeting minutes and updated schedules to stakeholders.
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Support subcontractor buyout, scope review, contract development, and procurement activities.
• Monitor project costs, review subcontractor payment applications, and coordinate owner billing.
• Evaluate subcontractor change requests and prepare owner change-order documentation for approval.
• Oversee project closeout requirements, including final documentation, punch-lists, warranty materials, and final payment collection.
• Identify risks early and develop practical solutions to protect budget, schedule, quality, and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule development

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, relationship-driven team with a strong local presence and a diverse portfolio of commercial work.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized construction professional who can manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, clients, and project documentation while maintaining a high standard of communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects from initial planning through final closeout.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, budgets, and owner proposals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, critical-path timelines, and phased construction plans.
• Lead coordination with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Partner closely with the Superintendent to address site conditions, schedule impacts, safety concerns, and project challenges.
• Conduct and document regular project meetings; distribute meeting minutes and updated schedules to project stakeholders.
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Support subcontractor buyout, scope review, contract development, and procurement activities.
• Monitor project costs, review subcontractor payment applications, and coordinate owner billing.
• Evaluate subcontractor change requests and prepare owner change-order documentation for approval.
• Oversee project closeout requirements, including final documentation, punch-list completion, warranty materials, and final payment collection.
• Identify risks early and develop practical solutions to protect budget, schedule, quality, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing commercial projects typically ranging from approximately $250K to $5M+.
• Background in one or more of the following project types: commercial interiors, retail, restaurant, healthcare, industrial, specialty facilities, or similar commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, estimating, procurement, scheduling, cost control, and project financials.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, local codes, and project requirements.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, clients, design professionals, and internal construction teams.
• Strong written communication, verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction-management software is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to travel to local project sites as needed.
• Base salary of $155,000–$185,000, DOE.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• HSA with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing potential.
• Paid time off with tenure-based increases and rollover eligibility.
• Hybrid work flexibility, depending on project needs.