Senior Construction PM: Full Lifecycle Ownership

Navigate Search; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking a Project Manager in the Chicago area to lead commercial and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and client communications, working with the Superintendent and project team to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

This role offers ownership of outcomes and exposure to repeat clients across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with a general contractor.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost reports.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Lead subcontractor bidding, scope review, procurement, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate design development, construction documents, and project specifications.
• Track long-lead materials and equipment.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Lead project and subcontractor meetings.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and schedule.
• Partner with the Superintendent on day-to-day field coordination.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project.
• Identify potential issues and develop solutions to keep projects on track.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor mgmt

Client communication

Procore

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Job description

Navigate Search is seeking a Project Manager in the Chicago area to lead commercial and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and client communications, working with the Superintendent and project team to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

This role offers ownership of outcomes and exposure to repeat clients across the Midwest.