Lead Construction Project Manager, Prime MEP (Chicago)

International Executive Service Corps; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

McKinstry University / learning

Job summary

McKinstry in Chicago, IL is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the Prime MEP team. The role emphasizes developing strategies, keeping projects on schedule and budget, and ensuring high client satisfaction through proactive planning and coordination with GCs, architects, and owners.

The position requires 5 years of PM/engineering/construction experience, OSHA 30, and strong scheduling and financial acumen. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction is required.
• Proficient with scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Primavera and/or Suretrak required.
• Completed OSHA 30 class is required.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractor preferred.
• PE, CPM, LEED professional designations is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and required.
• Basic estimating skills required.
• RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred.
• Proficient with construction financial programs and software preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of accounting and financial management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies required resources to achieve project goals.
• Generates preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and general support.
• Primary contact for project engineering staff during construction.
• Transitions project management and engineer activities from design to construction phase and construction to completion phase.
• Communicates with the General Contractor, Architect, Engineer, Owner, and other stakeholders.
• Supports and provides input to development strategies, goals, and objectives specific to project execution at each project phase.
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules and scopes of work.
• Defines project responsibilities to project management, engineering and field staff.
• Documents and resolves subcontractor and vendor billing issues.
• Assists the business development team in responding to requests for proposal and bid process.
• Assess site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to property and personnel.
• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent

OSHA 30 certification

PE, CPM, LEED designations preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

SureTrak

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

McKinstry in Chicago, IL is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the Prime MEP team. The role emphasizes developing strategies, keeping projects on schedule and budget, and ensuring high client satisfaction through proactive planning and coordination with GCs, architects, and owners.

The position requires 5 years of PM/engineering/construction experience, OSHA 30, and strong scheduling and financial acumen. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.