Senior Construction Project Leader – Commercial

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 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high‑impact commercial projects from pre‑construction through closeout. You will drive success across cost, quality, and schedule while cultivating strong client relationships and guiding an Owner-Architect-Contractor team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field and 8+ years of experience with BIM, LEAN, Procore, TIMBERLINE, and MS Project.

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.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, mitigate risks, and drive high‑quality outcomes.

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

Budgeting

Contract management

Client relations

Field coordination

LEAN construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Project

Job description

Reed Construction in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high‑impact commercial projects from pre‑construction through closeout. You will drive success across cost, quality, and schedule while cultivating strong client relationships and guiding an Owner-Architect-Contractor team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field and 8+ years of experience with BIM, LEAN, Procore, TIMBERLINE, and MS Project.