Project Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Simple IRA with employer match

Disability coverage (short & long-term

Life insurance

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead federal and public-sector construction programs from kickoff to closeout. You will own schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and change orders on multi-million dollar projects and ensure profitable delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years PM experience, a background with at-risk general contractors, and US citizenship due to federal requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Manager experience with approximately 8+ years of overall construction industry experience.
• Federal construction experience is required.
• General contractor experience is required, including direct Project Manager experience with an at-risk GC and responsibility for project profit and loss.
• Proven experience managing construction projects from start to finish, ideally including projects in the $10M range.
• Strong working knowledge of subcontractor procurement, scheduling, change orders, project financials and construction documentation.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal project restrictions.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects while maintaining strong control over schedules, budgets and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple federal and public-sector construction projects from award through completion, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, quality and profitability.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, scopes of work, schedules of values and other critical project documentation.
• Review subcontractor proposals, procure subcontractors, negotiate agreements, and ensure scopes are complete before work begins.
• Manage change orders directly, including pricing, documentation and negotiations with owners and subcontractors.
• Oversee project financial performance, invoicing, cost control and profit and loss responsibilities.
• Navigate permitting, project logistics, owner requirements and client-specific processes throughout each phase of construction.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, field teams, and subcontractors to keep projects moving efficiently and successfully.

Skills

Project management

Federal construction

At-risk GC experience

Budget & cost control

Subcontractor management

Scheduling

Change orders

Profit & loss responsibility

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager

Salary Range: $120,000-$165,000 / Year, DOE

Own the project. Protect the budget. Deliver work you're proud to put your name on. We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to join an established general contractor specializing in federal and public-sector construction. This role takes full ownership of projects from kickoff through closeout, managing schedules, subcontractors, change orders, financial performance and the day-to-day decisions that keep complex projects moving forward. Projects typically range from $7M-$15M, with a mix of new construction, design-build, tenant improvement and smaller IDIQ work.

The ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on construction professional who has managed projects for an at-risk general contractor, understands federal construction and can confidently run multiple projects without needing layers of administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple federal and public-sector construction projects from award through completion, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, quality and profitability
• Develop and maintain project schedules, scopes of work, schedules of values and other critical project documentation
• Review subcontractor proposals, procure subcontractors, negotiate agreements, and ensure scopes are complete before work begins
• Manage change orders directly, including pricing, documentation and negotiations with owners and subcontractors
• Oversee project financial performance, invoicing, cost control and profit and loss responsibilities
• Navigate permitting, project logistics, owner requirements and client-specific processes throughout each phase of construction
• Collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, field teams, and subcontractors to keep projects moving efficiently and successfully

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Manager experience with approximately 8+ years of overall construction industry experience
• Federal construction experience is required
• General contractor experience is required, including direct Project Manager experience with an at-risk GC and responsibility for project profit and loss
• Proven experience managing construction projects from start to finish, ideally including projects in the $10M range
• Strong working knowledge of subcontractor procurement, scheduling, change orders, project financials and construction documentation
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal project restrictions
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects while maintaining strong control over schedules, budgets and project execution

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses tied to company and project performance
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance premiums with 50% coverage toward dependent premiums
• Simple IRA with an employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage providing at least 60% salary protection
• $50,000 employer-provided life insurance policy
• 11 paid holidays plus negotiable PTO, typically beginning with two weeks