Senior Commercial PM - Flooring Projects & Growth

Talent Edge Recruiting; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premiums coverage (80%)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Wood Dale, IL to lead sizable commercial floorcovering projects end-to-end, maintaining on-time, on-budget delivery. You will manage ~10 active projects (50K–2M) and coordinate cross-functional teams including estimators, installers, and warehouse staff.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, driving business development, and leading contract negotiations while mentoring junior PM staff.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Background as a Commercial Construction PM (open to related titles).
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred — equivalent experience considered.
• Commercial industry experience required (flooring a plus, not required — adjacent trades welcome!).
• Established Chicago-market relationships (clients, GCs, property managers) highly valued.
• Strong software proficiency, including MS Office; ability to learn new PM systems on the job.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial floorcovering projects end-to-end — from award through completion, on time and on budget.
• Carry ~10 active projects at a time, ranging from $50K to $2M.
• Oversee bid pricing packages (labor, materials, scope) to protect profitability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for major commercial clients.
• Drive business development — grow your book of business and win new opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations and pricing.
• Coordinate estimators, project managers, installers, and warehouse teams.
• Manage project docs (submittals, RFIs, change orders, closeout) and monitor budgets/schedules.
• Visit job sites and mentor junior PM staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budget management

MS Office

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Wood Dale, IL to lead sizable commercial floorcovering projects end-to-end, maintaining on-time, on-budget delivery. You will manage ~10 active projects (50K–2M) and coordinate cross-functional teams including estimators, installers, and warehouse staff.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, driving business development, and leading contract negotiations while mentoring junior PM staff.