Project Manager- Heavy Construction

IHC Construction Companies LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IHC Construction Companies LLC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from pre-construction through closeout. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy construction and strong team management skills.

The role requires excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to customer service. IHC offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy construction (bridge work, infrastructure, plant & process).
• Ability to take a project from pre-construction to closeout.
• Strong commitment to exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Project Manager responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Handle pre‑construction and estimating tasks.
• Oversee contract management and scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Tools

Scheduling software (P6)

Job description

Overview

IHC Construction Companies, LLC is one of Chicagoland's longest established construction firms and an ENR Top 400 Contractor Nationally, with expanding operations in the Southeast. IHC employs a team of dedicated construction professionals with a broad depth of industry knowledge and expertise. IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Position

Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage all Project Manager responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Pre‑construction
• Estimating
• Contract management
• Scheduling (ideally P6)
• Construction means and methods
• Cost control
• Payment processes
• Closeouts

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in heavy construction (bridge work, infrastructure, plant & process).
• Expertise to take a project from pre‑construction to closeout.
• Self‑starter.
• Strong team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Confident and effective at delivering formal presentations in front of others.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to resolve issues with a win‑win outcome.
• Maintains highest level of professionalism at all times.
• Leads by example, displaying honesty and integrity.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Lives in the Chicagoland area.

Benefits

• Employer‑paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription)
• Disability Insurance (short‑term and long‑term)
• Mental health support (Employee Assistance Program – EAP)
• 401k with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption leave)
• Bereavement leave
• Holidays (paid company holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

IHC has a comprehensive program to fulfill its State & Federal requirements to provide a drug‑free work environment. All candidates must be willing to submit to drug testing.