Project Manager- Commercial Concrete

Talent Edge Recruiting; Illinois; On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Chicago, IL seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead commercial concrete projects from start to finish. The role emphasizes self-perform construction, concrete expertise, and full lifecycle ownership.

2+ years PM experience required; 5+ preferred, with a background in concrete/high-rise or parking structures. Onsite work, strong Excel skills, and ability to manage budgets, RFIs, submittals, and schedules are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Project Management experience; 5+ preferred.
• Commercial construction experience required.
• Concrete, high-rise, parking structure or self-perform experience preferred.
• Experience with budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders and scheduling.
• Strong Excel skills; Procore experience preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings/models; Tekla experience is a plus.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• Must be comfortable working onsite from the project jobsite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Own budgets, cost forecasting, labor productivity and project margins.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and change orders.
• Build and maintain pour/placement schedules.
• Coordinate formwork, rebar, embeds, PT, concrete pumps and deliveries.
• Work closely with Superintendents and direct self-perform field crews.
• Lead GC/owner communication, progress meetings and project reporting.
• Manage procurement, billings, pay applications and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Excel

Onsite collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Tekla

Job description

Chicago, IL | Onsite / Project-Based

up to $120,000 Base + Bonus

We’re looking for a hands-on Project Manager to lead commercial concrete projects from start to finish. This role is ideal for someone with experience in self-perform construction, concrete, high-rise, parking structures, or large commercial projects who enjoys owning the full project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Own budgets, cost forecasting, labor productivity and project margins
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and change orders
• Build and maintain pour/placement schedules
• Coordinate formwork, rebar, embeds, PT, concrete pumps and deliveries
• Work closely with Superintendents and direct self-perform field crews
• Lead GC/owner communication, progress meetings and project reporting
• Manage procurement, billings, pay applications and closeout

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of Project Management experience; 5+ preferred
• Commercial construction experience required
• Concrete, high-rise, parking structure or self-perform experience strongly preferred
• Experience with budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders and scheduling
• Strong Excel skills; Procore experience preferred
• Ability to read construction drawings/models; Tekla experience is a plus
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field experience considered
• Must be comfortable working primarily onsite from the project jobsite
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why Consider It?

Long-term opportunity with a strong project backlog, high-profile commercial work, low turnover and a clear path from Project Manager -> Senior Project Manager -> Project Executive.