Public Works Project Manager: Infrastructure Leader

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary DOE

Vehicle allowance

Healthcare insurance

401k match

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager to oversee municipal and public construction projects in the Chicagoland area, ensuring safety, on schedule, and within budget. You will coordinate teams of superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and designers while maintaining relationships with public agencies and owners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 5+ years of PM experience with a general contractor, plus proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience managing municipal, public sector, education, government, park district, or institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal, public works, capital improvement, and JOC projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate project teams including superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and designers.
• Maintain relationships with municipalities, public agencies, architects, and owners.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and contracts.
• Monitor financial performance, billing, and forecasting.
• Lead owner meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules, safety, and quality standards.
• Support preconstruction estimates and project buyout.
• Lead closeout and warranty activities.

Skills

Construction management

Client relationship building

Budgeting and cost control

Scheduling

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager to oversee municipal and public construction projects in the Chicagoland area, ensuring safety, on schedule, and within budget. You will coordinate teams of superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and designers while maintaining relationships with public agencies and owners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 5+ years of PM experience with a general contractor, plus proficiency with