Design-Build Snr Project Manager - New Regional Office

Preston Recruitment Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, vision (100% company paid for individual)

Generous PTO

Monthly transportation allowance

Cell phone stipend

Annual bonuses

401k

On-site gym

Job summary

Preston Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its new regional office in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in construction management, overseeing projects valued between $10M and $60M. This role involves working closely with an in-house design team and managing client relationships in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Benefits include fully covered healthcare, generous PTO, and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management.
• Proven record in managing large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead higher-education projects valued between $10M and $60M.
• Collaborate with in-house design team.
• Drive client partnerships from conception through completion.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Design-Build Snr Project Manager - New Regional Office

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, vision (100% company paid for individual), generous PTO.
• Monthly transportation allowance, cell phone stipend, annual bonuses, 401k.
• Hybrid work policy and more.
• Office location includes on-site gym, security, and covered parking.

Company Culture

A progressive and contemporary leadership team, emphasis on work‑life balance, hybrid work policy, and opportunities for travel.

Requirements

Experience Required: 10+ years in construction management.

Qualification(s) Required: Degree in Construction Management or a related field.

Location

Oak Brook, United States.

Job Description

This Seattle‑headquartered CM firm is an expert in design‑build, working extensively in the financial, retail, and private higher‑education sectors on projects nationwide. With a deep client base and extensive repeat users, the firm is expanding its higher‑education team.

The role is for a Senior Project Manager to lead higher‑education projects valued between $10M and $60M in the Chicago area as they establish a new regional office.

The position involves collaborating with an in‑house design team and driving client partnerships from conception through completion, within a collaborative, client‑led small business environment that prioritizes transparency and work‑life balance.