Project Manager

Richard; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA option

15 days PTO

Bonus program through Great Game of B/

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 10 years

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Richard, a fast‑growing general contractor, is seeking a Project Manager to lead assigned projects from start‑up through close‑out, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met. You will coordinate with the home office, owners, and subcontractors to deliver successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities include writing RFIs, managing change orders, developing P6 schedules with cost loading, and maintaining safety, risk and stakeholder communication across healthcare facilities and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience with hard‑bid general contracting and federal healthcare projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts; hospital construction occurs 24/7.
• Knowledge of Davis Bacon‑Prevailing wage or union projects is a plus.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project start‑up, completion, punch list, and close‑out processes.
• Lead multiple aspects of project controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, and personnel management.
• Communicate across project team to maintain schedule, safety, budget, and quality.
• Develop quality processes, pre‑activity meetings, material management, incident reports, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review RFIs, change orders, schedules, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with home office, Owner, and Subcontractors; manage contracts and scope.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget management

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Contract administration

Change management

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

Position: Project Manager

Department: Operations

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Based at our home office Downtown Chicago, IL 4 days in office)

Employment Type & Shift: Full-time benefits eligible

Join Richard, Purpose Builders: Where Your Impact Matters

At Richard, we’re not just another construction company – we’re the catalyst for change in the industry. As one of the fastest‑growing general contractors in the nation, we offer the excitement and innovation of a startup with the stability and expertise of an established firm. We’re seeking visionaries who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional construction and make a real impact.

Why Choose Richard?

• Culture-First Approach: People and innovation over bottom line
• Purpose-Driven Projects: Build structures that truly matter, from critical healthcare facilities to cutting-edge data centers
• Rapid Growth: Be part of a company doubling in size while maintaining quality
• Collaborative, Caring Culture: Clear communication and proactive problem‑solving, while supporting your health, financial wellness, and career growth
• Direct Impact: Your ideas shape our projects and company direction
• Innovation Freedom: Be at the forefront of construction technology and sustainable practices

At Richard, you’re not just a number – you’re a crucial part of our mission to transform the construction industry. We’re creating efficient, dynamic spaces that advance communities, sustainability, and well‑being. With nearly 200 diverse contracts since 2016 and a passionate team across the nation, we offer the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique operation.

Break free from corporate constraints. Join Richard, Purpose Builders, and be the architect of your career while shaping the future of construction. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your impact is visible.

Job Summary

As Project Manager, you will act as day‑to‑day project leader and provide overall management for assigned projects. You must be able to prioritize, act systematically, ask questions without hesitation, vet out assumptions, and ensure successful project completion and client satisfaction. You will be responsible for making decisions while appropriately weighing risk and reward and should be proactive in bringing resolutions to issues on time. Your primary focus will be to ensure that all projects are delivered within the established budget, timeline, and quality standards while adhering to all relevant federal regulations and guidelines. You will be accountable for managing project resources, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project start‑up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close‑out process
• Provide leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts
• Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre‑activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions
• Ability to write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules, 3‑week look‑aheads and other project documents
• Ability to clearly communicate to home office, Owner and Subcontractors
• Ability to write contracts, negotiate scope, negotiate terms and conditions, subcontractor compliance and owner compliance
• Have working knowledge of owner contract, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Ability to manage subs in a hard‑bid capacity, understand subcontractor contract scope and hold subcontractors to their contracts
• Ability to manage schedules, SOVs, org charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all DIV 01–33
• Oversee the management and mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to include permits and other 3rd party requirements
• Ability to run both internal project meetings as well as owner project meetings – develop content, manage BIC, etc.
• Experience building P6 schedules with cost and resource loading, and understanding of all schedule and production reports to owner and company management
• Manage sub and self‑performance production with the capability of adding and removing craft staff, or modifying work plans to expedite schedule
• Manage P&L, change orders, key performance indicators, lead and lag measurements and vendor pay applications
• Manage T&Cs, stop work orders, VAAR, FAR, AIA and other related clauses
• Ability to manage warranty, commissioning, CPARS, PPQ and client satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• 10‑15 years’ experience with a hard‑bid general contracting company
• A thorough understanding of construction materials, means, methods and building systems
• Experience in federal sector projects
• Experience in healthcare projects
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe and Bluebeam
• Excitement about working on any shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, as hospital construction occurs at all hours
• Experience in Davis Bacon‑Prevailing wage or Union required projects
• Ability to pass a background investigation and a drug test
• A desire to stay and grow with a company that will help mentor, train, and educate you

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Arbitration and Mediation experience preferred
• OSHA and EM‑385‑1‑1 management, CAPP management, Safety Reporting Systems Management
• Experience managing projects $20MM+

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• All employees are immediately eligible for our bonus program through the Great Game of Business, providing engagement in the financial and operational performance of the business
• Company 401(k) matching contributions
• Parental leave policy
• Fully paid two‑month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10‑year anniversary with the company
• All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills‑based training, and leadership development programs

Richard is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.