Masonry Project Manager

Lvi-Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Lvi-Associates is seeking a Masonry Project Manager in Chicago to lead exterior restoration and masonry repair projects from award to closeout. You will coordinate with field teams, review plans, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships on high-profile façades across institutional, commercial, and historic structures.

The role requires strong PM experience, ability to read drawings and specifications, and a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in masonry/restoration/construction.
• Experience managing projects from $500K to $20M+.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, specifications, and restoration reports.
• Knowledge of scheduling software and project management platforms.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple masonry and restoration projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Coordinate field operations with superintendents, foremen, and trade partners.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.
• Track project costs, change orders, and monthly forecasting.
• Lead project meetings with owners, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Procure materials and coordinate deliveries to job sites.
• Support estimating and pre-construction teams during project handoff.
• Manage project closeout documentation, punch lists, and final billing.

Skills

Project management

Masonry restoration

Restoration/construction

Concrete repair

Waterproofing

Building envelope

Scheduling software

Client relations

Reading drawings/specs/reports

Change orders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

PM platforms

Job description

Masonry Project Manager (PR/602462) Chicago, Illinois

Masonry Project Manager

Location:Chiacgo
Industry: Masonry Restoration, Concrete Repair, Waterproofing & Building Envelope Restoration

About the Opportunity

A well-established specialty restoration contractor is looking to add a Masonry Project Manager to its growing team. This company has a strong reputation for delivering complex façade restoration, masonry repair, waterproofing, and concrete rehabilitation projects across commercial, institutional, industrial, and historic structures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional looking to manage high-profile exterior restoration projects from award through closeout while working alongside experienced operations and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple masonry and restoration projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Coordinate field operations with superintendents, foremen, and trade partners.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.
• Track project costs, change orders, and monthly forecasting.
• Lead project meetings with owners, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Procure materials and coordinate deliveries to job sites.
• Support estimating and pre-construction teams during project handoff.
• Manage project closeout documentation, punch lists, and final billing.

Typical Project Scope

• Brick and stone restoration
• Historic masonry preservation
• Tuckpointing and repointing
• Brick replacement and rebuilding
• Limestone and cast stone repair
• Concrete repair and structural restoration
• Waterproofing systems
• Building envelope rehabilitation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within masonry, restoration, concrete repair, waterproofing, or building envelope construction.
• Strong understanding of exterior restoration means and methods.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $500K to $20M+.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, specifications, and restoration reports.
• Knowledge of scheduling software and project management platforms.
• Experience preparing and negotiating change orders.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Technical Experience Preferred

• Tuckpointing / Repointing
• Brick Masonry
• CMU Construction
• Limestone Restoration
• Facade Access Systems
• Swing Stage Operations
• ASTM Standards
• Historic Preservation
• Structural Shoring
• Sealants & Expansion Joints
• Concrete Rehabilitation
• Building Envelope Systems
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing specialty contractor

Masonry Project Manager (PR/602462) Chicago, Illinois