Project Manager

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary DOE

Vehicle allowance

Healthcare insurance

401k match

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager to oversee municipal and public construction projects in the Chicagoland area, ensuring safety, on schedule, and within budget. You will coordinate teams of superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and designers while maintaining relationships with public agencies and owners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 5+ years of PM experience with a general contractor, plus proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience managing municipal, public sector, education, government, park district, or institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal, public works, capital improvement, and JOC projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate project teams including superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and designers.
• Maintain relationships with municipalities, public agencies, architects, and owners.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and contracts.
• Monitor financial performance, billing, and forecasting.
• Lead owner meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules, safety, and quality standards.
• Support preconstruction estimates and project buyout.
• Lead closeout and warranty activities.

Skills

Construction management

Client relationship building

Budgeting and cost control

Scheduling

Team coordination

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager

The Project Manager will oversee multiple municipal and public construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Responsibilities include:

• Lead municipal, public works, capital improvement, and JOC projects throughout the Southwest Suburbs and Chicago
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts
• Coordinate project teams including Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and design professionals
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, public agencies, architects, and owners
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and contract administration
• Monitor project financial performance, billing, and forecasting
• Conduct owner meetings and provide regular project updates
• Ensure compliance with public procurement requirements, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Support preconstruction efforts, estimating reviews, and project buyout
• Lead project closeout and warranty activities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor
• Experience managing municipal, public sector, education, government, park district, or institutional construction projects
• Previous experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC), public bid work, or IDOT/public agency projects is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer:

• Competitive base salary ($120,000-$140,000+ DOE)
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Strong project pipeline with long-term stability
• Opportunity to work for one of the nation's top General Contractors
• Career advancement through leadership development and internal promotion
• Exposure to high-profile municipal, civic, public safety, education, and infrastructure projects throughout the Chicagoland market