Project Manager

PREMIER Design + Build Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus

401K & Life Insurance plan

Volunteer time off

Job summary

PREMIER Design + Build Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead all aspects of project delivery—from preconstruction planning through turnover—in Chicago. You will be responsible for the project’s financial performance, schedule adherence, and team coordination, while ensuring client satisfaction and quality.

Residential experience is required and leadership with a client-centric approach is essential. This role requires strong technical aptitude and the ability to develop tailored

Qualifications

• Residential construction experience required.
• Leads project delivery with focus on budget, timelines, and team coordination.
• Strong leadership, client satisfaction, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs all project administration by way of critical path schedule development, RFI and submittal tracking, meeting documentation, bid solicitation, proposal qualification, contract negotiation, financial management, process change orders, invoices, and billings.
• Represents the company professionally in project meetings and runs strategy meetings.
• Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients as needed.
• Formulates reports concerning work progress, cost, and scheduling.
• Works with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with construction projects.
• Compiles as-built and close-out documents, develops punch lists, and addresses warranty claims post-completion.
• Active participation in team activities to promote esprit de corps.

Job description

As a Project Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of project delivery—from preconstruction planning through final turnover. You will be responsible for the project’s financial performance, schedule adherence, and team coordination. Working across sectors, you’ll develop and execute tailored construction strategies while ensuring client satisfaction. This role requires both technical aptitude and strong leadership capabilities. Residential experience required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all project administration by way of critical path schedule development, RFI and submittal tracking, meeting documentation, bid solicitation, proposal qualification, contract negotiation, financial management, process change orders, invoices, and billings.
• Performs all problem-solving activities, coordinates with consultants and subcontractors, and handles field communications.
• Represents the company professionally in project meetings and runs strategy meetings.
• Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients as needed.
• Formulates reports concerning such areas as work progress, cost, and scheduling.
• Works with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with construction projects.
• Compiles as-built and close-out documents, develops and completes punch lists, and addresses warranty claims post-completion.
• Actively participates in team activities that promote a sense of “esprit de corps” amongst team members.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, taking full ownership of their projects.
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus
• 401K & Life Insurance plan
• 2 days of paid volunteer time off each year
• For benefit information, go to https://www.pdbgroup.com/benefits

About PREMIER

PREMIER Design + Build Group is a nationally recognized, employee-owned design-build firm headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. For over two decades, we’ve delivered high-performance construction solutions across a wide range of sectors—including industrial, commercial, healthcare, residential, retail, mixed-use, and cold storage.

We’re driven by a client-centric philosophy, combining forward-thinking strategies with deep industry expertise to create spaces that are not only built for today, but built for what's next. Our team is known for its attention to detail, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to delivering value at every stage of a project.

At PREMIER, we’re more than builders—we’re partners. We Bring our clients’ visions to life with integrity, precision, and excellence, always placing people and purpose at the center of everything we do. Our daily mission is to infuse the construction process with insight and passion, realizing the goals of our clients and empowering our employee-owners.

Find out more about the opportunities to join our growing team! https://www.pdbgroup.com/careers