Project Manager 2

Focus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from concept to completion, managing budgets over $5 million. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in construction management, ensuring quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in residential/commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of Assistant Project Managers and Engineers.
• Lead proposal meetings, prepare estimates, and manage budgets.
• Perform on-site inspections and manage schedules.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational

Managerial

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

Job Description: Project Manager

Responsible for managing projects from concept through final acceptance and warranty, overseeing over $5 million in work. The role includes client proposals, project estimates, contract administration, scheduling, costing, quality control, and safety. The position has direct profit and loss responsibilities for assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Managerial

• Supervise and mentor a team of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Meet or exceed profit, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Conduct employee reviews and support the training of direct reports.
• Understand the Owner’s needs and align project programs accordingly.
• Maintain positive client relationships and secure trust.
• Lead clients through preconstruction phases and ensure project readiness for groundbreaking.
• Review and approve client correspondence.

Safety

• Enforce safety policies and develop project-specific safety programs.

Proposals

• Lead proposal meetings, prepare estimates, schedules, and scope documents.
• Manage construction budgets, job costs, and profitability.
• Coordinate proposal components and review before submission.

Pre-Construction

• Coordinate preconstruction schedules and obtain fee approvals.
• Implement quality control, review design documents, and coordinate all preconstruction activities.
• Manage subcontractor solicitations, negotiations, and bid evaluations.
• Prepare project setup requirements and coordinate permits and approvals.

Construction

• Perform on-site inspections, manage schedules, and coordinate quality assurance.
• Handle change orders, invoices, and project reporting.

Close Out

• Coordinate punch list, warranty work, and project manuals.
• Conduct project close-out meetings and prepare project summaries.

Skills Required:

• 6-10 years of experience in residential/commercial construction.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and managerial skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT

Location: Chicago, IL. Salary range: $124,000 - $170,500.