Construction Project Manager — Ground Floor Opportunity

Australia-Employment; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Growth opportunities

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

Jobot is actively seeking a Construction Project Manager to run commercial projects end-to-end across retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors with true autonomy.

You’ll grow within leadership tracks, take on expanded responsibility, and have a path to equity in your own success as the company grows. This on-site role is based in Naperville, IL, offering a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience on the GC side of commercial construction.
• Experience across retail, office, industrial, hospitality, or mixed-use project types.
• Strong command of budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable construction management tools.
• Excellent communicator with a client-first mindset.
• High integrity, humility, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle — preconstruction, buyout, scheduling, execution, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary owner-facing contact throughout the project.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor scopes.
• Lead RFI and submittal processes, change order negotiation, and cost reporting.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to maintain schedule and quality.
• Uphold and model the firm’s safety standards on every project.
• Build lasting client relationships that generate repeat business.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Project Manager — Ground Floor Opportunity

$120000 - $150000 per year | Naperville, IL | On-Site | Permanent

Growing Commercial Design-Build General Contractor — Greater Chicagoland Area

We're not a 500-person firm with layers of bureaucracy and a 3-year wait for your first promotion. We're a fast-moving commercial design-build contractor with a proven track record, a growing portfolio, and the ambition to match. We're at the stage where the right people shape the company — not the other way around.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution
• A tight-knit, accountable team that does meaningful work
• Real growth opportunity in a firm with an established reputation and an expanding portfolio

Why This Role Is Different:

• You’ll have real influence. Our processes, culture, and growth strategy are still being written — you’ll help write them.
• No red tape. Decisions get made fast. Good ideas get heard.
• Direct access to leadership. You won’t be presenting to a committee — you’ll be in the room.
• A firm people trust. We’ve built a reputation on craftsmanship, honest communication, and follow-through. You’ll have something real to sell.

Job Details

We're bringing on a Project Manager who wants more than a job title. You'll run commercial projects end-to-end across retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors — and you'll do it with real autonomy. As we grow, the people who perform grow with us. Leadership tracks, expanded responsibility, and equity in your own success are all on the table for the right person.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the full project lifecycle — preconstruction, buyout, scheduling, execution, and closeout
• Serve as the primary owner-facing contact throughout the project
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor scopes
• Lead RFI and submittal processes, change order negotiation, and cost reportingCoordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to maintain schedule and quality
• Uphold and model the firm’s safety standards on every project
• Build lasting client relationships that generate repeat business

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of project management experience on the GC side of commercial construction
• Experience across retail, office, industrial, hospitality, or mixed-use project types
• Strong command of budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable construction management tools
• Excellent communicator with a client-first mindset
• High integrity, humility, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.