Project Manager II

Milwaukee Succeeds; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is looking for an experienced project manager to oversee commercial construction projects ranging from $1 to $30 million in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience in commercial construction and possess a Bachelor's degree in construction management.

This role involves preparing budgets, conducting project close‑out duties, and leading project teams while ensuring effective communication with clients and subcontractors. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of commercial construction experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects in the $1‑$30 million range.
• Ability to effectively communicate with superintendents and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and control budget, schedule, and bid documents.
• Conduct project close‑out duties including final billing.
• Schedule and run key project milestone meetings.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Team leadership

Customer focus

Communication skills

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in owner/client sales presentations.
• Participate in design development, budget preparation, and project schedule.
• Share job cost responsibility with supervising PM or Director of Construction by keeping supervisor informed of efforts.
• Prepare and control budget, schedule, and bid documents; negotiate and award subcontracts; prepare profit projections.
• Help conduct jobsite coordination meetings and job status reports.
• Conduct project close‑out duties, including final cost, punch list, final billing, and final collection of fees.
• Prepare owner contracts for review by supervising PM, Project Executive, or Director of Construction.
• Assist in navigation of permitting and entitlements process.
• Schedule, create agenda, and run key project milestone meetings (Release, Kickoff, Control, and Closeout).
• Work with Superintendents to create and execute the Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP).
• Active engagement in a professional or community organization.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Proven ability to manage projects in the $1‑$30 million range.
• Ability to assume the lead responsibility in interfacing and communicating effectively with superintendents, subcontractors, owner/clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to lead a team of construction professionals including successful teaching and delegation of tasks to Project Coordinators, Engineers, and other team members.
• A strong customer focus that pursues customer input to help exceed expectations.
• Consistent professionalism including honesty and integrity, and a passion for excellence.
• Unwavering teamwork skills and the ability to delegate effectively.
• At least 6 years of commercial construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and other project management tools such as Textura, Procore, Building Connected, Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of design and cost of sitework and building components and systems.
• Minimum of six months of estimating/preconstruction and field experience each.
• Ability to effectively communicate with superintendents, subcontractors, and owner/clients.

ELIGIBILITY

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

LEGAL STATEMENTS

Ryan Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters