Project Manager II, Light Industrial and Data Center Construction

Graycor; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness and charitable events

Job summary

A respected construction firm in Oakbrook Terrace is seeking a Project Manager II. You will drive project success in commercial and light industrial markets, ensuring safety and quality compliance. Ideal candidates have at least seven years of experience in construction operations, particularly in distribution centers and light industrial projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Join a family-owned company dedicated to continuous improvement and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant construction operations experience.
• Experience managing distribution center and light industrial manufacturing projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to motivate teams and manage stakeholders.
• Experience with distribution centers or light industrial manufacturing projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety compliance and quality programs are executed on site.
• Manage the performance of support personnel on site.
• Maintain strict control over the budget and schedule.
• Manage performance of project team including engineers, APMs, field superintendents, and administrative staff.
• Maintain budget control and project schedule to ensure profitability.
• Execute subcontracts and purchase orders; approve invoices and change orders; negotiate with clients.
• Mentor and train project staff for career development.
• Lead initiatives in safety, quality, continuous improvement, lean construction, and related policies.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Client communication

Education

Bachelor degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera v6

Job description

As a Project Manager II with Graycor Construction Company, you will have the authority to drive successful project results, moving your projects from preconstruction through final closeout in the safest manner possible while maintaining the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will primarily focus within the commercial and light industrial markets, including large distribution centers and general manufacturing projects.

As a Project Manager II, you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensure all safety compliance and quality programs are being executed on the project site. Safety is one of our core values.
• Actively participate in bidding and pre-construction services.
• Represent Graycor as the client’s primary contact. Openly and confidently communicate with all other parties involved with the project, establishing trust and rapport with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Manage the performance of the professional support personnel on the project site. This typically includes a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager, Field Superintendents, and administrative staff.
• Maintain strict control over the budget and keep the project on schedule, ensuring ongoing profitability.
• Execute subcontracts and purchase orders, and approve subcontractor invoices and change requests. Negotiate contract changes with the client. Complete close‑out requirements for projects and collect final payment.
• Mentor and train Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers to ensure their ongoing career growth and development.
• Implement new ideas. Be an active member and leader within the Graycor Construction Company, actively participating in committees, make recommendations for new initiatives, and embrace new policies related to Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement Programs, Lean Construction, and Zero Punch Lists.

To be a successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant construction operations experience, with experience managing distribution center and/or light industrial manufacturing construction projects.
• A bachelor degree, preferably in construction management, engineering or a related field.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
• The desire to succeed. Our best Project Managers are strong leaders—self-starters who drive excellence and meet high standards.
• Effective communication skills to motivate your team, delegate tasks, and present proposals to clients with competence and confidence.
• The fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
• Ability to construct a critical path project schedule using scheduling software. We use Primavera v6.

Why join our growing, dynamic team?

Building Your Future is How We Build Ours. At Graycor, we seek out those with the highest potential and provide an empowering environment with tools that allow you to take ownership in your career development.

Stability Means Staying Ahead of the Curve. Graycor is committed to continuous improvement and reinvesting in evolving technologies. To ensure stability, we have a diversified project portfolio in a broad range of niche markets nationwide.

We Are Family. This is why we have an intense commitment to Safety. We want to make sure that every member of our Graycor family goes home each day to theirs. Our family‑owned company also sponsors wellness and charitable events, casual employee get‑togethers, lunch and learns, and other fun social events.

Our Greatest Asset? Our Name. Reputation is grown over time. Our dedication to our people and building trust has enabled us to cultivate long‑term relationships with each other, our clients, and our partners.

Join the Graycor Family of Companies. We’re Building Something More.

About the Graycor Family of Companies

Established in 1921, the Graycor Companies provide General Contracting and Construction Management services to a wide variety of industrial and commercial construction markets across the US, Canada and Mexico. As a top ranking industry leader, Graycor commits to safe working environments, demands excellence and rewards passion.

As a diversified leader, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at www.graycor.com.

The Graycor family of companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.