Senior Construction PM – Lead Delivery & Client Relations

Reed Illinois Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Reed Construction, a family-owned firm in Chicago, seeks a Project Manager to lead with excellence and deliver exceptional results, owning project success, overseeing quality, schedule, and budget while building relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, bring solid construction expertise, enjoy mentoring others, and deliver high-impact work across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Strong leadership, organization, and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction and construction activities, including estimating, bidding, scheduling, and contract development.
• Drive project delivery from start to finish—on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Run Owner‑Architect‑Contractor (OAC) meetings and maintain clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Oversee project budgets, margin forecasts, and pay applications.
• Guide and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant PMs through delegation and leadership.
• Support Superintendents and Field Teams with quality control, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Proactively identify project risks and drive problem-solving with the team.
• Build trust and long-term relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
• Represent the company at industry and networking events to grow brand visibility.
• Partner with Marketing & Sales to develop winning RFP strategies and pursue new business opportunities.
• Ensure smooth closeout within 30 days of substantial completion.
• Maintain accurate documentation and client satisfaction throughout project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Client presentations

Risk management

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Procore

On-Screen Takeoff

Timberline

Microsoft Project

Job description

Reed Construction, a family-owned firm in Chicago, seeks a Project Manager to lead with excellence and deliver exceptional results, owning project success, overseeing quality, schedule, and budget while building relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, bring solid construction expertise, enjoy mentoring others, and deliver high-impact work across teams.