Owner’s Rep & Lead Commercial Construction PM

West Leland Group; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

West Leland Group is supporting a global medical technology company in Lake Bluff, IL in finding an experienced Construction Project Manager. The role oversees commercial construction, renovations, and site improvements across a large corporate campus, acting as the owner's representative on site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction project management, with hands-on experience in building renovations, site work, and contractor coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Hands-on experience managing renovations, facility improvements, site work, or general commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction trades, materials, methods, and field operations.
• Experience managing general contractors, subcontractors, project schedules, and budgets.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Background with a GC, commercial construction firm, or owner’s representative preferred.
• Experience working in active or occupied commercial, industrial, or corporate facilities preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings or weekend work as schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction, renovations, and site improvement projects from planning through completion and turnover.
• Serve as the owner's representative, overseeing general contractors, subcontractors, and trades.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, quality, and overall performance.
• Conduct site walkthroughs, monitor progress, and resolve field issues.
• Review drawings, estimates, bids, contractor proposals, and change orders.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal facilities teams.
• Oversee renovations and exterior construction work.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Manage project documentation, inspections, punch lists, and closeout activities.

Skills

Construction PM

Budget management

Reading drawings

Contractor coordination

Communication

Education

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

Job description

West Leland Group is supporting a global medical technology company in Lake Bluff, IL in finding an experienced Construction Project Manager. The role oversees commercial construction, renovations, and site improvements across a large corporate campus, acting as the owner's representative on site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction project management, with hands-on experience in building renovations, site work, and contractor coordination.