Owner-Rep Project Manager: Public Capital Programs

Consertus; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Legal services

Supplemental health plans

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Consertus is seeking a Project Manager to lead Owner Representative activities for capital programs in the Chicagoland area. You will supervise planning, design, and construction phases, interfacing with owners, designers, and contractors to manage cost, schedule, and quality.

The role focuses on public-sector and institutional clients, including K-12 districts and municipalities, with opportunities to support private-sector projects. A hybrid schedule and travel to client sites are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in project management for capital programs.
• Experience with public-sector and stakeholder-driven environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project; Primavera P6 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day owner’s representative and primary project contact.
• Coordinate stakeholders and drive decisions to meet objectives.
• Support planning, design management, procurement, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Identify risks and develop recommendations with senior leadership support.
• Lead meetings and prepare client-facing reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Consertus is seeking a Project Manager to lead Owner Representative activities for capital programs in the Chicagoland area. You will supervise planning, design, and construction phases, interfacing with owners, designers, and contractors to manage cost, schedule, and quality.

The role focuses on public-sector and institutional clients, including K-12 districts and municipalities, with opportunities to support private-sector projects. A hybrid schedule and travel to client sites are expected.