Hospitality Construction Lead - Hybrid, $110K-$145K, Bonuses

The Contractor Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs including performance,

Profit sharing

Project completion bonus

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Tech package (laptop/tablet)

Job summary

Connacht Group is seeking a Project Manager – Lead Premier Hospitality Buildouts to direct full project lifecycles across Chicago's hospitality market. You will manage high-profile restaurant, bar, and hotel builds, collaborating with executive leadership and navigating projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule, you will leverage Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and MS Office to forecast costs, control budgets, and deliver guaranteed completion targets

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of commercial construction project management with a general contractor.
• Proven full-scope estimating, subcontractor bid packaging, and trade leveling.
• Strong financial forecasting and budget control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the complete lifecycle of 1–2 hospitality projects valued $1M–$5M.
• Lead preconstruction activities including takeoffs, bid leveling, and value engineering.
• Maintain real-time cost forecasting and owner billings with change order management.
• Develop master timelines and short-interval look-aheads to meet targets.
• Coordinate with field superintendents via weekly jobsite walks to ensure quality and progress.
• Oversee procurement of long-lead millwork and FF&E to prevent delays.
• Lead final inspections, punch lists, and project closeout documentation.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Connacht Group is seeking a Project Manager – Lead Premier Hospitality Buildouts to direct full project lifecycles across Chicago's hospitality market. You will manage high-profile restaurant, bar, and hotel builds, collaborating with executive leadership and navigating projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule, you will leverage Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and MS Office to forecast costs, control budgets, and deliver guaranteed completion targets