Senior Construction PM - Drive Profit & On-Time Delivery

Reed Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Reed Construction in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will drive project success, cultivate strong client relationships, and ensure operational excellence across cost, quality, and schedule.

Oversee full lifecycle, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and lead OAC meetings. Build lasting client and partner relationships while managing multiple projects with technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• BIM coordination, pull planning, and LEAN construction experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore, Timberline, Microsoft Project, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from conceptual estimating and lump sum/GMP development to final delivery.
• Lead pre-construction and construction execution with a sharp eye on budget, timeline, and quality.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, scopes of work, and purchase orders with clarity and precision.
• Drive project profitability through rigorous cost controls, change order management, and margin forecasting.
• Facilitate project communication and accountability across all stakeholders—internal and external.
• Coordinate subcontractor/vendor selection, bidding, and contract awards.
• Lead OAC meetings, set agendas, and ensure alignment across project partners.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and subcontractors by consistently going above and beyond.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects, demonstrating technical expertise and strong field awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

BIM coordination

LEAN construction

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Project

Job description

Reed Construction in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will drive project success, cultivate strong client relationships, and ensure operational excellence across cost, quality, and schedule.

Oversee full lifecycle, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and lead OAC meetings. Build lasting client and partner relationships while managing multiple projects with technical