Project Manager

Morton Buildings, Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Medical coverage

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401K

ESOP

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a qualified Project Manager to oversee Commercial and designBUILD projects from qualification through completion. You will lead cross‑functional teams including Sales Consultants, Architects, Engineers, and construction personnel to deliver projects on time and on budget.

This full‑time role requires strong organization, superb communication, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risks while maintaining safety and quality. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field or an Associate degree with relevant experience.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with ability to follow through.

Responsibilities

• Manages designBUILD project delivery from concept to completion for Commercial and designBUILD projects.
• Gathers requirements with architects, engineers, and clients to produce scopes and budgets.
• Maintains project documentation, approvals, change orders, and progress reporting.
• Monitors progress to ensure schedule and budget adherence, and mitigates risks.
• Manages subcontractor procurement, contract awards, and payments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction field

Associate degree + experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Project Manager is a full-time position responsible for providing overall project accountability and management to all phases of Commercial and designBUILD projects of Morton Buildings, Inc., including initial qualification, budgeting, design development, scope definition, and construction. The Project Manager guides the project team thru the designBUILD Project Delivery System process with the goal of completing projects safely, on time, and on budget.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Manages the designBUILD project delivery process from concept to completion for Commercial and designBUILD projects; serving as the subject matter expert for project teams consisting of Sales Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Superintendents, and construction personnel; leading and guiding project teams through the project lifecycle.
• Gathers project requirements and engages with Architects, Engineers, outside consultants, and other appropriate personnel to create and develop project concepts, drawings, scopes, and budgeting to generate proposals that meets client expectations.
• Maintains project construction documentation such as schedule of values and owner contracts; overseeing submittal approvals, change orders and other necessary project records; communicating project changes and progress when needed.
• Monitors project progress, ensuring project stays on schedule, within budget, and work meets quality standards; managing project risks through engagement of appropriate personnel to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise.
• Manages subcontractor and vendor procurements for projects; soliciting subcontractors, awarding contracts, and coordinating payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field (Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management) or an Associate degree and equivalent years of relevant experience
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow through
• Promotes teamwork and demonstrates leadership skills
• Expert-level knowledge of project planning software (e.g. Microsoft Project) and ability to develop coherent plans
• Familiarity with construction and project management systems ( e.g. Procore )
• Ability to establish workplace environments that are safe, organized, productive, and profitable
• Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude
• Willingness and ability to travel

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 plus bonus opportunities
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 401K Opportunity
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.