Project Manager - Civil Construction

Engtal; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal, a well-established civil construction contractor in the Greater Chicago Area, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own projects from start to finish. You will manage schedules, budgets, site development, excavation, underground utilities, and infrastructure projects while coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, owners, and other stakeholders.

This role offers long-term growth with a Chicago-area firm and opportunities to drive project success through proactive issue

Qualifications

• Previous Project Management experience in civil construction.
• Experience with sitework, excavation, underground utilities, earthwork, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, budgets, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with field and office teams.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Long-term opportunity with an established Chicagoland contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, costs, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project reporting.
• Work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to keep projects on schedule.
• Track project costs and help maintain profitability.
• Assist with procurement, material coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Identify potential project issues early and develop solutions.
• Maintain strong communication with clients throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Civil construction

Site development

Excavation

Underground utilities

Infrastructure projects

Job description

A well-established civil construction contractor in the Greater Chicago Area is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to its growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in civil construction, site development, excavation, underground utilities, or infrastructure projects who wants to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Manage civil construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, costs, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project reporting.
• Work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to keep projects on schedule.
• Track project costs and help maintain profitability.
• Assist with procurement, material coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Identify potential project issues early and develop solutions.
• Maintain strong communication with clients throughout the project.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous Project Management experience in civil construction.
• Experience with sitework, excavation, underground utilities, earthwork, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, budgets, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with field and office teams.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Someone looking for a long-term opportunity with an established Chicagoland contractor.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established contractor with a strong presence in the Chicagoland civil construction market.
• Variety of civil and site development projects.
• Opportunity to work closely with company leadership and field operations.
• Long-term career growth and responsibility.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.