Senior Construction Project Leader: Schedule & Budget

Evans General Contractors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead our project teams in delivering high-quality facilities on schedule and within budget. You will cultivate relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive profitable outcomes and growth.

You will oversee scheduling, procurement, and coordination of design, construction, and commissioning activities, ensuring code-compliant, constructible outcomes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Sciences, or Construction Management preferred.
• 10 years of experience in Construction Project Management preferred.
• Self-motivated with leadership from concept to closeout.
• Experience in tenant upfits and renovations in Life Science Market Segment preferred.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Laboratories, AgriTech, AgBio, Biotechnology, or Cell/Gene Therapy preferred.
• Strong subcontractor market relationships in North Carolina preferred.
• Superior communication and presentation skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Familiar with construction management software and tools (Navisworks, BIM360, MS Projects, Plan Grid, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team in the development and management of project schedule.
• Drive tasks and manage stakeholders to meet critical schedule milestones.
• Work with project team to develop and manage project budget to meet contractual requirements and drive profitability.
• Lead procurement of all subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage subcontractors, service providers, and vendors to meet project requirements, schedule milestones, and budget.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to ensure code compliant constructable design.
• Coordinate with Owner and ensure terms are met.
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with contingency planning.
• Support field staff and provide leadership to ensure project completion on schedule.
• Report project status to Senior Management on schedule, budget, safety, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Schedule management

Budget management

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Navisworks

BIM360

MS Projects

PlanGrid

Revit

Job description

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead our project teams in delivering high-quality facilities on schedule and within budget. You will cultivate relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive profitable outcomes and growth.

You will oversee scheduling, procurement, and coordination of design, construction, and commissioning activities, ensuring code-compliant, constructible outcomes while maintaining safety and quality standards.