Senior Construction Project Manager | Growth & Ownership

clunegc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employee stock ownership plan

401k match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Job summary

Clune Construction in Chicago, IL is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead commercial construction initiatives from preconstruction through closeout. You will develop budgets, manage schedules, coordinate with owners, architects, engineers and trade partners, and drive project execution.

The ideal candidate has minimum 5 years of construction PM experience, a BS in CM/Engineering, and a proven track record in delivering on-time, on-budget projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and project pursuits by participating in RFP responses, client presentations, interviews, and preconstruction strategy to help secure new work.
• Lead preconstruction efforts by developing conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and lump sum budgets; performing value engineering; reviewing constructability; and defining project scope.
• Develop and implement the project execution plan by coordinating schedules, logistics, procurement, phasing, and construction activities from preconstruction through project completion.
• Lead subcontractor procurement by preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting trade partners, and ensuring timely subcontract execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners, fostering strong relationships, leading project meetings, and proactively communicating project status, risks, and solutions.
• Oversee project financial performance by overseeing budgets, forecasting, billings, change orders, cost control, contingency, and overall financial health throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project documentation and controls by overseeing RFIs, submittals, document control, reporting, contract administration, and project forecasting to support successful execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks by proactively addressing schedule, cost, procurement, constructability, contractual, and operational challenges before they impact project performance.
• Lead project closeout by managing punch list completion, turnover documentation, owner deliverables, warranty requirements, and final financial closeout to ensure a successful project handoff.
• Develop project teams by mentoring Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and promoting professional growth.
• Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

BS in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering

Job description

Clune Construction in Chicago, IL is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead commercial construction initiatives from preconstruction through closeout. You will develop budgets, manage schedules, coordinate with owners, architects, engineers and trade partners, and drive project execution.

The ideal candidate has minimum 5 years of construction PM experience, a BS in CM/Engineering, and a proven track record in delivering on-time, on-budget projects.