Project Manager - Light Industrial Construction

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work environment

Laptop

Year-end bonus

Team outings

Career growth and stability

Job summary

MPI in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to oversee light industrial projects from planning through completion, coordinating teams, schedules, budgets, vendors and clients. The role focuses on safety, quality, timeline and cost objectives within a growing $100M+ project pipeline through 2027.

You will develop estimates, manage large-scale ground-up projects from $5M and up, review plans with precision, negotiate contracts, and mentor team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Must have strong estimating skills.
• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Proficient with Procore, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Experience managing large scale, ground up projects $5 million and up.
• Collaborative team player.
• Go-getter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Complete estimates and submit bids.
• Develop project budgets and schedules.
• Review scope of trades.
• Negotiate contracts with owners and subcontractors.
• Run project closeout process including financial aspects.
• Manage and mentor team members.
• Review plans and specifications with high attention to detail.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Procore

Excel

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related discipline

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager overseeing light industrial projects from planning through completion, coordinating teams, schedules, budgets, vendors, and clients. Ensures projects meet safety, quality, timeline, and cost objectives while resolving issues efficiently.

Chicago-based client with a $100M+ project pipeline through 2027. Enjoy work-from-home flexibility, a great car allowance, and a fantastic company environment while managing exciting light industrial projects with long-term growth opportunities.

Description

• Complete estimates and submit bids
• Develop project budgets and schedules
• Review scope of trades
• Negotiate contracts with owners and subcontractrors
• Run project closeout process including financial aspects
• Manage and mentor team members
• Review plans and specifications with high attention to detail

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction
• MUST have strong estimating skills
• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related discipline preferred
• Must be proficient with Procore, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Experience managing large scale, ground up projects $5 million and up
• Collaborative team player
• Go-getter attitude

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary up to $125,000 based on level of experience
• 401k with company match
• Health insurance plan including vision and dental
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible working environment, mix between office, field, and working from home
• Laptop
• Year end bonus
• Team outings and events
• Collaborative work environment
• Career growth and stability

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.