Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Australia-Employment; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (base salary/

Job summary

Jobot in Westmont, IL is seeking an experienced Project Manager for commercial construction on-site in a permanent role. You will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in commercial construction, a related bachelor's degree, and Procore proficiency. This role offers strong leadership opportunities, a competitive pay range of $100k-$140k, plus bonus, benefits, PTO and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field preferred.
• Procore and construction management software proficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial construction projects from conception to completion.
• Schedule deliverables, estimate costs, and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety regulations onsite and offsite.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
• Prepare reports on project status and risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Project Manager - Commercial Construction

$100000 - $140000 per year | Westmont, IL | On-Site | Permanent

Project Manager for a standout, medium sized firm, that does work across many different commercial sectors. Long term growth, generous compensation, PTO, lucrative bonus, and more...

A bit about us:

An award-winning design and construction firm that specializes in creating highly functional healthcare and specialty commercial spaces across the United States. Their team combines architecture, project management, and construction under one roof, allowing projects to move efficiently from concept to completion with strong communication and accountability throughout the process.

The organization has built a strong reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget, and with a high level of attention to detail, serving both growing independent businesses and larger multi-location organizations. With decades of industry experience and projects completed across more than 20 states, they continue to expand while maintaining a collaborative, team-focused culture. Employees are given the opportunity to work on meaningful, design-driven projects that directly impact client growth and customer experience.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation package (base salary and bonus)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• PTO
• Car allowance
• Company events
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Growth opportunity

Job Details

Job Details:

We are in need of a strong commercial Project Manager to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of a project from inception to completion, ensuring that all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, a strong understanding of the construction industry, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct commercial construction projects from conception to completion.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Review the work progress on a daily basis.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within the commercial construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field is preferred.
• Proven working experience in construction management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
• Expertise in project management software, specifically Procore.
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.