Construction Project Manager - Northbrook, Illinois

MissionHires; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Hospitality/Restaurant Division in Northbrook, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of project management experience in commercial construction, particularly in hospitality and restaurant projects. Key responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, and communications with clients, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading project documentation efforts. Proficiency in Procore and scheduling software is preferred. Join a dynamic environment focused on delivering top-quality hospitality projects.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of Project Management experience in commercial construction, hospitality/restaurant projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of interior build-outs and ground-up construction.
• Familiarity with kitchen infrastructure (grease waste, hoods, fire suppression).
• Detail-oriented, solutions-driven leader with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bidding, estimating, and preconstruction for hospitality projects.
• Manage projects from start to close-out including budget and schedule.
• Serve as primary client contact, managing RFIs and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with health, life-safety, ADA, and brand standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Construction Sequencing

Budget Management

Problem-Solving

Education

PMP or similar certification

Construction-related degree

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Scheduling Software

BIM/Revit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Hospitality/Restaurant Division. The ideal candidate has proven success managing complex restaurant, food-and-beverage, and hospitality construction projects, including full-service and quick-service restaurants, high-end dining concepts, bars, lounges, and entertainment-driven hospitality venues.

Responsibilities

• Lead bidding, estimating, and preconstruction for hospitality and restaurant projects.
• Manage projects from start to close-out, including budget, schedule, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with superintendents, consultants, and trades to deliver quality work on schedule.
• Oversee procurement and installation of kitchen equipment, millwork, and specialty finishes.
• Serve as primary client contact, managing RFIs, change orders, and cost reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health, life-safety, ADA, and brand standards.
• Maintain project documentation in Procore or similar systems.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of Project Management experience in commercial construction; hospitality/restaurant projects strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of interior build-outs and ground-up construction, including phased or occupied restaurant environments.
• Familiarity with kitchen infrastructure (grease waste, hoods, fire suppression, specialty plumbing, high-capacity electrical).
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and cost control.
• Proficient in Procore and scheduling software (Outbuild preferred); MS Project and MS Office required; BIM/Revit a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a confident, client-facing presence.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple fast-paced projects.
• Detail-oriented, solutions-driven leader with strong time management skills.
• PMP or similar certification and/or a construction-related degree preferred, not required.