Project Manager

RWE Design Build; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Long-term/short-term disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

RWE Design Build is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead healthcare construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role involves managing multiple projects, liaising with the clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams while ensuring quality and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years experience in project management, and strong knowledge of construction processes. Benefits include competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, design-build, or general contracting.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, procurement, and execution activities.
• Monitor project budgets, approve invoices, manage change orders, and track financial performance.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by solving complex problems while driving projects to successful completion?

RWE Design Build is a rapidly growing design-build general contractor seeking an exceptional Construction Project Manager to lead healthcare construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This is an opportunity to join a company that values accountability, collaboration, innovation, and execution.

If you enjoy coordinating multiple moving parts, proactively identifying challenges before they become problems, and delivering outstanding results for clients, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-growth company with significant career advancement opportunities.
• Work alongside talented professionals who value teamwork and excellence.
• Lead impactful projects that shape communities and create lasting value.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Performance-driven culture where results and initiative are recognized and rewarded.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, procurement, and execution activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify risks early and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Monitor project budgets, approve invoices, manage change orders, and track financial performance.
• Conduct regular project meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery of labor, materials, and services.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive projects to successful completion while exceeding client expectations.

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to anticipate issues and take proactive action.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Able to balance urgency with accuracy.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable.
• Professional, confident, and customer-focused.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, design-build, or general contracting.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Experience with Procore and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• 401k with company match
• Long-term/short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays