Senior Federal Construction Project Leader

Socket.dev; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation

Health coverage after 30 days

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance & disability coverage

Job summary

Industria, Inc. in the Chicago area is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary construction teams on federal and public-sector projects.

This on-site/field-based role drives delivery from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, safety, and compliance while coordinating with owners, designers, and subcontractors. The Senior Project Manager will manage project performance, mentor staff, and ensure successful handover, with travel to remote

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive construction project management experience, including federal/public-project delivery.
• Experience with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, GSA, or comparable owners.
• CQM-C certification completed within the past five years.
• OSHA 30-Hour and EM 385 40-Hour training within the past five years.
• OSHA HAZWOPER, NAVFAC ECATTS, and CPR/First Aid credentials as required by projects.
• Proficiency with construction management platforms and standard business software.
• Strong judgment, punctuality, diplomacy, and clear written/verbal communication.
• Ability to travel or relocate for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and construction activities across multiple scopes.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through commissioning and handover.
• Own budgets, cost tracking, labor/materials, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; recover slippage.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, plans, codes, and permits.
• Review bids for scope, compliance, and risk prior to award.
• Collaborate with estimating to develop subcontract scopes.
• Establish controls and maintain documentation (daily reports, logs).
• Lead meetings and communicate through challenges.
• Mentor project staff and ensure accountability.

Skills

Project management

Federal/public sector experience

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Budget, cost tracking

Travel to remote locations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Tools

Construction management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Industria, Inc. in the Chicago area is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary construction teams on federal and public-sector projects.

This on-site/field-based role drives delivery from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, safety, and compliance while coordinating with owners, designers, and subcontractors. The Senior Project Manager will manage project performance, mentor staff, and ensure successful handover, with travel to remote