Construction Project Manager | Design-Build, Industrial & Commercial Ground-Up

ATALNT; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalnt Llc in the Chicago area seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial and commercial design-build projects. You will manage budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyouts, and contract administration from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with owners, developers, and design teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project management experience in ground-up industrial construction, with a track record delivering complex build-to-suit and tenant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial/general contracting or design-build contexts.
• Experience delivering ground-up industrial or commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyout, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyout, and project cost reporting.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, design consultants, and field teams; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Leadership

Job description

Construction Project Manager | Design-Build Industrial & Commercial

Location: Rosemont, IL (Chicago Area)

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 annually, DOE

Experience: 5+ Years

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial and commercial design-build construction projects throughout the greater Chicago area.

This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional with strong experience in ground-up industrial construction, warehouse and distribution facilities, manufacturing buildings, and build-to-suit developments.

You will manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout, taking ownership of project budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has worked for a commercial general contractor or design-build firm and has experience delivering projects for developers, REITs, or commercial property owners.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $115,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead major industrial and commercial design-build projects.
• Work directly with developers, REITs, owners, and brokerage partners.
• Take ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Collaborate closely with experienced field Superintendents and construction leadership.
• Work on projects throughout Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, build-to-suit, and tenant improvement projects.
• Develop and manage construction budgets, schedules, and project execution plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, design consultants, and field teams.
• Ensure project delivery meets financial, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

Design-Build & Preconstruction

• Coordinate design consultants throughout design development and construction.
• Work with design teams to maintain project budgets and constructability.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and contract requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Identify design, budget, and scheduling risks early.

Budgeting, Buyout & Contract Management

• Take ownership of project budgets, cost reports, and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, buyout, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements.
• Review and manage change orders, pay applications, and project billing.
• Track project costs, commitments, forecasts, and profitability.

Client & Field Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, developers, brokers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide regular project status updates and owner-facing financial reports.
• Collaborate with Superintendents on project schedules, field execution, and subcontractor coordination.
• Lead project meetings and proactively resolve construction issues.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, and design teams.

Project Closeout

• Oversee punch lists, final inspections, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction.
• Complete final financial reconciliation and project closeout requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor or design-build construction company.
• Proven industrial or commercial ground-up construction experience.
• Experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, build-to-suit, or comparable commercial construction projects.
• Strong experience managing construction budgets, subcontractor buyout, scheduling, cost reporting, and contract administration.
• Experience working with developers, REITs, or similar commercial real estate clients.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating directly with field Superintendents.
• Ability to manage projects independently from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong communication, financial management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Based within commuting distance of the Chicago area and able to work onsite as required.
• Demonstrated professional stability and successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design-build construction delivery.
• Experience constructing tilt-up concrete or precast industrial buildings.
• Familiarity with pre-engineered metal building systems.
• Experience with large industrial developments and commercial real estate projects.
• Strong owner-facing reporting and developer relationship management experience.