Senior Project Manager

STRUCTURAL; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus structure

Wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities (and)

Job summary

STRUCTURAL Chicago Office (Schiller Park, IL) seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery in industrial and power-generation spaces.

You will work with in-house estimators, contracts teams, and field crews, while mentoring staff and upholding strict safety and quality standards to strengthen structures and support long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in industrial construction/restoration.
• Proven ability to manage construction projects valued between $1-5 million.
• Experience with structural concrete repair, strengthening, and/or industrial maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare contracts, negotiate revisions, and collaborate with internal contracts teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules in partnership with field leadership.
• Oversee project financials, including profit & loss responsibility and financial projections.
• Provide strong leadership and supervision to project teams, including other Project Managers, Field Managers, Project Engineers, and field crews.
• Work closely with in-house Estimators and Sales teams to review bids and develop proposals.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Demonstrate a commitment to 24/7 safety and quality control on all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

Join STRUCTURAL as a Senior Project Manager and Make Structures Stronger and Last Longer!

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can lead complex construction projects and enjoy significant autonomy? At STRUCTURAL, we integrate technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance infrastructure. As the largest specialty contractor for concrete repair in the United States, with over 4,500 employees nationwide and in select international markets, we not only make new and existing structures stronger and last longer, but we are committed to providing a safe and enriching work experience for our people, so they develop, have fun, and grow with us by offering unparalleled opportunities for career development.

Senior Project Manager Location: STRUCTURAL Chicago Office (Schiller Park, IL)

Why STRUCTURAL?

• Serve as a key team member in delivering technical civil-related projects, often critical to the stability and sustainability of built structures within industrial and power generation spaces.
• Facilitate team collaboration in the delivery of projects, from investigation of existing conditions to implementation of technical solutions.
• Lead our geographically dispersed teams to deliver projects that often leverage our proprietary products, highly specialized equipment, forensic and design engineering teams, and self-perform construction professionals.
• Collaborate with company subject matter experts and executives to review project status and leverage industry leading, best-in-class, been-there-done-that knowledge.
• Lead often never-been-done-before projects that require research, imagination, and team idea creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare contracts, negotiate revisions, and collaborate with internal contracts teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules in partnership with field leadership.
• Oversee project financials, including profit & loss responsibility and financial projections.
• Provide strong leadership and supervision to project teams, including other Project Managers, Field Managers, Project Engineers, and field crews.
• Work closely with in-house Estimators and Sales teams to review bids and develop proposals.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Demonstrate a commitment to 24/7 safety and quality control on all projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field will receive increased consideration.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the industrial construction and/or restoration industry will receive increased consideration.
• Proven ability to manage construction projects valued between $1-5 million.
• Experience with structural concrete repair, strengthening, and/or industrial maintenance projects will receive increased consideration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management/forecasting tools.
• Strong leadership skills to train and mentor others effectively.

Ideal Candidate

• Innovative and decisive, capable of working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Able to set goals, hold others accountable, and encourage and mentor team members.
• Approachable, empathetic, and outgoing, with the ability to quickly gain trust and respect.
• Skilled at establishing and maintaining relationships.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with company bonus structure in addition to other compensation opportunities.
• Wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.
• 401(k) eligible upon hire.
• Generous time off policy to include vacation, volunteer days, and holidays.
• A supportive work environment that values safety and quality.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Base salary $(being confirmed) based on qualifications and experience.

Join STRUCTURAL and be part of a team that makes a difference!

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.