Senior Project Manager

CPS, Inc.; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

401(k)

Profit-sharing program

Performance bonus

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout in Crestwood, IL. Ground-up experience is required, and the role involves budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and client communication.

You will oversee diverse projects, drive cost controls, and lead field teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Strong leadership and contract administration skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience.
• Ground-up Construction Experience Required.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Experience with construction management software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from estimating and mobilization through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Lead project teams including field superintendents and project coordinators.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project profitability and overall client satisfaction.
• Prepare project status reports and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Ground-up construction

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client communication

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, subcontractor management, client communication, and overall project execution.
This role will oversee a variety of project types including ground-up construction, retail tenant improvements, open-store remodels, and commercial buildouts. Ground-up construction experience is required.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Crestwood, Illinois. Occasional travel is required based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from estimating and mobilization through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Lead project teams including field superintendents and project coordinators.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project profitability and overall client satisfaction.
• Prepare project status reports and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience.
• Proven Ground-up Construction Experience Required.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Experience with construction management software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $100,000+ based on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Profit-sharing program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and growth