Senior Project Manager

CPS Inc.; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Profit-sharing program

401(k)

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement and grow

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Crestwood, Illinois seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, client communication, and overall project execution.

Ground-up construction experience is required; the role involves managing commercial projects from start to finish, coordinating field teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ground-up construction experience required.
• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Bachelor’s degree 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

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Construction management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

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

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