Senior Chicago Commercial Construction Lead

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Greater Chicago Area seeks an experienced construction leader to manage major commercial projects on-site with occasional remote work. The role emphasizes ownership of budgets, schedules, teams, and financial performance, with a strong preference for concrete construction experience.

Candidates should have 8+ years in the industry, a solid PM background, and the ability to guide engineers and field crews toward outstanding results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction industry experience with project management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, scheduling, contracts, and financial management.
• Experience leading construction projects and coordinating project teams.
• Background in commercial construction, general contracting, or related disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Concrete construction and major commercial project experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction projects from preconstruction and budgeting through successful completion.
• Oversee project schedules, safety, staffing, budgets, and financial performance.
• Manage project risks, contracts, change orders, and client expectations.
• Guide and mentor project managers, engineers, and field teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on project strategy, operational improvements, and business growth.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Support estimating, preconstruction planning, and project profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction operations, efficiency, and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering

Job description

Orionplacement in Greater Chicago Area seeks an experienced construction leader to manage major commercial projects on-site with occasional remote work. The role emphasizes ownership of budgets, schedules, teams, and financial performance, with a strong preference for concrete construction experience.

Candidates should have 8+ years in the industry, a solid PM background, and the ability to guide engineers and field crews toward outstanding results.