Division 8 Project Manager

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Division 8 Project Manager to oversee commercial projects in Chicago. The candidate will manage project execution from start to finish, ensuring compliance, financial tracking, and coordination with various stakeholders. Strong experience in doors, frames, and hardware is crucial, along with proficiency in project management tools like Comsense. This full-time role can be remote, hybrid, or onsite, depending on candidate's preference.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of Division 8 project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of doors, frames, hardware, and commercial construction workflows.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically $2M–$5M+ total volume).
• Proven ability to handle submittals, procurement, and change orders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle from approved handoff through closeout.
• Generate and track RFIs, ASIs, and change orders.
• Communicate with GCs, superintendents, and installers.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Procurement

Field coordination

Financial oversight

Budgeting

Team coordination

Tools

Comsense

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Job description

Division 8 Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a Division 8 Project Manager (Doors, Frames & Hardware) to manage awarded commercial projects through execution and closeout. This role is focused strictly on project management, coordination, and delivery, working in partnership with an estimating team that handles preconstruction.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, system-driven, and experienced in managing submittals, procurement, schedules, and field coordination within a structured environment like Comsense.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

• Take over projects post-award from estimating
• Manage project lifecycle from approved handoff through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestones
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and field personnel

Submittals & Documentation

• Review and manage submittals, shop drawings, and hardware schedules
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs, and life‑safety requirements
• Generate and track RFIs, ASIs, and change orders
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Release materials based on approved submittals
• Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers on lead times and deliveries
• Manage purchase orders and track material flow to job sites

Financial Oversight

• Track project budgets, cost exposure, and margins
• Manage billings, change orders, and job cost reportingWork with accounting to ensure accurate invoicing and collections

Field & Client Coordination

• Communicate with GCs, superintendents, and installers
• Support jobsite execution, scheduling, and issue resolution
• Attend project meetings as needed (virtual or onsite)

Software & Tools

• Comsense (required or strongly preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience with Procore or similar platforms is a plus

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of Division 8 project management experience
• Strong knowledge of doors, frames, hardware, and commercial construction workflows
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically $2M–$5M+ total volume)
• Proven ability to handle submittals, procurement, and change orders
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Preferred

• Experience working in a team structure with separate estimators
• DHI certification (AHC, CDC, etc.)
• Experience with healthcare, education, or large commercial projects