Mitigation Project Manager: Scheduling & Field Leadership

First Onsite - US; East Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite is seeking a Project Manager in Illinois to lead projects from start to finish, coordinating with leadership, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality.

You will review subcontractor proposals, develop schedules, manage change orders, and ensure accurate billing. A high school diploma, 2+ years as an Assistant PM, and 7+ certifications are required; DR/GC exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Assistant Project Manager
• Skilled in construction drawings, specs, and take-offs
• Supervised 2+ Area Wide Events
• Experience in DR or GC
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ current industry certifications
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, including full oversight and quality control
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, and budgets
• Review, approve, and manage subcontractor proposals, scopes, and change orders
• Maintain all project documentation: daily logs, reports, inventories, and records
• Coordinate with leadership on scope, buy-outs, and reserves
• Perform billing reviews, audits, and invoicing
• Monitor project risks and proactively address schedule or budget issues
• Respond to on-call needs and manage technician/subcontractor availability, 24/7
• Fill in as needed, including hands‑on tasks and additional responsibilities

Skills

Project management basics

Construction drawings & take-offs

Subcontractor coordination

Budget & schedule oversight

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

7+ industry certifications

Job description

First Onsite is seeking a Project Manager in Illinois to lead projects from start to finish, coordinating with leadership, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality.

You will review subcontractor proposals, develop schedules, manage change orders, and ensure accurate billing. A high school diploma, 2+ years as an Assistant PM, and 7+ certifications are required; DR/GC exposure preferred.