Project Manager- Design/Build- Arlington Heights, IL

Flowtec Construction; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Vehicle allowance

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company contribution

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Direct access to senior leadership

Strong internal support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Flowtec Construction, in partnership with a leading general contractor in Chicago, is seeking a Project Manager for its design-build team. This role offers involvement from project design through to completion, managing projects ranging from $10 million to over $75 million.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of project management experience with a general contractor. Key responsibilities include overseeing project budgets, leading meetings, and ensuring the highest quality

Qualifications

• At least five years of project management experience with a general contractor.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, design development, and project financials.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage design-build projects from initial concept through final completion.
• Coordinate closely with internal design, preconstruction and field teams.
• Lead owner, architect, engineer and subcontractor meetings.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement and financial reporting.
• Review design documents for constructability, cost and schedule implications.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation.
• Partner with the Superintendent to develop and maintain the project schedule.
• Identify potential risks early and implement practical solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants and trade partners.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, profitably and to the highest quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Design-build experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency with Procore

Proficiency with Bluebeam

Proficiency with Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Flowtec is partnered with one of Chicago's leading general contractors to appoint a Project Manager for its growing design-build team.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, financially secure contractor with an outstanding reputation across the Chicagoland market. The company delivers complex ground-up and renovation projects across the commercial, light industrial, healthcare, education, municipal and mixed-use sectors.

The Project Manager will lead projects from the earliest stages of design and preconstruction through construction and closeout. With a true design-build model, this position offers far greater involvement in design development, estimating, constructability and overall project strategy than a traditional construction management role.

Projects typically range from $10 million to more than $75 million, with the majority located throughout Chicagoland.

Responsibilities

• Manage design-build projects from initial concept through final completion
• Coordinate closely with internal design, preconstruction and field teams
• Lead owner, architect, engineer and subcontractor meetings
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement and financial reporting
• Review design documents for constructability, cost and schedule implications
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
• Partner with the Superintendent to develop and maintain the project schedule
• Identify potential risks early and implement practical solutions
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants and trade partners
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Ensure projects are completed safely, profitably and to the highest quality standards

Requirements

• At least five years of project management experience with a general contractor
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, design development and project financials
• Design-build experience is preferred
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills
• Proficiency with platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project or similar
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred

What's Offered

• Annual performance bonus
• Vehicle allowance and mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Local Chicagoland project portfolio with limited travel
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Strong internal support from design, estimating and field operations
• Clear progression toward Senior Project Manager and Project Executive
• Long-term stability with one of Chicago's most established general contractors