Senior Construction PM: Lead Ground-Up Projects

Actalent, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan—pre-tax & Roth

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects in Willowbrook, IL, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality.

You will coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and designers to meet project goals and client satisfaction. The role requires 7–10 years' PM experience on ground-up or renovation projects, proficiency with Procore, MS Project, and cost forecasting tools, and strong communication skills to resolve issues and drive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM or related field required.
• 7–10 years as a sole Project Manager on ground-up/renovation projects.
• Proficient with Procore, cost forecasting, MS Project, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of public bidding processes and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Experience bidding, scoping work, managing subs, scheduling, and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly PM/Project Engineer meetings.
• Create work plans, request bids, evaluate proposals, finalize subcontracts.
• Be primary contact for clients; ensure satisfaction.
• Set and oversee project timelines with stakeholders.
• Review submittals, payment apps, and project docs promptly.
• Oversee subcontractors and coordinate communications.
• Generate financial reports and schedule progress.
• Resolve RFIs with owner and design team; manage change orders.
• Support team to meet objectives; assist in bids and client acquisition.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Public bidding processes

Bid management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Master's Degree in Construction Management (plus)

Tools

Procore

Cost forecasting tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects in Willowbrook, IL, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality.

You will coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and designers to meet project goals and client satisfaction. The role requires 7–10 years' PM experience on ground-up or renovation projects, proficiency with Procore, MS Project, and cost forecasting tools, and strong communication skills to resolve issues and drive project