Project Manager

Clune Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with company match

Healthcare premiums for dependents

Career development and mentoring

Job summary

Clune Construction Company seeks a Project Manager to oversee diverse lab and commercial projects nationwide, HQ in Chicago, IL. You will plan, coordinate, and monitor schedules, budgets, and subcontractor performance while maintaining effective communications with clients and the design team.

The role requires advanced degrees in CM/Architecture/CE and 3–5 years of experience, plus proficiency with CMiC/Procore and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in CM/Architecture/CE or related with required experience.
• Background in commercial construction and lab projects is preferred.
• Experience with cost monitoring, subcontracts, and owner/architect relations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate execution of projects, including laboratory worksites.
• Develop budgets, estimates and bids; monitor costs and change pricing.
• Manage subcontractor relations and ensure timely closeout.
• Support client retention and preconstruction activities; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Lab projects

Estimating

Documentation

Owner/architect relations

Cost monitoring

Closeout

Education

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related

Tools

CMiC

Procore

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Job Purpose:

• Project Managers for various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. (HQ: Chicago, IL).
• Plan and coordinate the completion of construction projects including laboratory projects.
• Active participation in RFP responses, including developing presentations and participating in the pitch.
• Responsible for internal team communication flow and timely and effective communication with trade partners and the design team.
• Perform document control reporting and communication flow to the client. Prepare accurate and timely budgets, estimates and bids, scope reviews and leveling of trade partner bids.
• Manage project cost control including internally monitoring general conditions and labor, managing the monthly billing process and reviewing and validating trade partner change pricing.
• Minimize risk by ensuring accurate and complete subcontracts are written and fully executed in a timely fashion.
• Ensure certificates of insurance are obtained from primary and tiered trade partners.
• Heavy coordination with superintendent, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.
• Ensure effective and efficient project closeout including providing documentation to the owner, assuring timely completion of punchlist, and expeditious and accurate financial project closeout.
• Support the project Team Lead with respect to client retention by adding value during preconstruction, and to financial project goals by contributing to a successful project buyout process, completing accurate forecasting of project costs, and timely submission of billings and tracking of receivables using CMiC/Procore.
• Participate in business development and client relationship management. Mentor Interns, Project Engineers, and APMs.

What We Offer

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related plus three years of experience in construction required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related plus five years of progressive experience in construction also acceptable.
• Background check and drug screen required

Experience must include:

• Working for a commercial construction general contractor; lab projects, estimating; documentation; owner/architect relations; cost monitoring; closeout; CMiC/Procore.
• Local travel within commuting distance to job sites asneeded

Pay Range: $143,291/yr-$145,000/yr.

All candidates must provide a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.