Senior Construction Project Manager

The Walsh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager for the Building Division. You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships to deliver high-value infrastructure.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and profitability while fostering a collaborative, family-like project culture. With 7+ years in construction leadership and relocation flexibility, you will drive planning, forecasting and close-out activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management or construction leadership.
• Experience in managing construction teams and client relationships.
• Relocation may be required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Project start up, project completion, and entire close-out process
• Develops strategy for personnel development & recruiting
• Responsible for managing contractual issues
• Establishing and maintain customer relationships
• Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion
• Provide leadership and development to project team
• Final say in the resolution of problems
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans
• Identifies issues to Program Manager as required to ensure the success of the project
• Reviews and approves preliminary schedules, financial projections, and cost to complete
• Ensures construction site rules and procedures are implemented and followed
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals

Skills

Construction project leadership

Client relationship experience

Relocation flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Walsh Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager for the Building Division. You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships to deliver high-value infrastructure.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and profitability while fostering a collaborative, family-like project culture. With 7+ years in construction leadership and relocation flexibility, you will drive planning, forecasting and close-out activities.