Senior Project Manager - $200k

Allegiance Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Allegiance Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major construction projects across the Chicagoland area. The role requires 8+ years of PM experience with a strong General Contractor background and expertise from preconstruction through closeout, with federal/municipal/healthcare project experience preferred.

You will manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships while ensuring safety and on-time, within-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• Strong General Contractor background.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Federal, municipal, healthcare or institutional project experience highly preferred.
• Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts and subcontractor management.
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing client relationships.
• Construction Management, Engineering or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement and overall financial performance.
• Oversee Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and project teams.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers and clients.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, contract negotiations and scope reviews.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify project risks and constructability issues.
• Lead owner, architect and subcontractor meetings.
• Monitor forecasting, cost control, schedules and overall project performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Project management

General contractor

Budget management

Construction scheduling

Client relations

Preconstruction to closeout

Risk management

Education

Construction Mgmt degree

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: Up to $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Our client, an established Chicago General Contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area.

The company delivers a strong portfolio of federal, municipal, healthcare, institutional and commercial projects, with experience across General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management and self-perform work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement and overall financial performance
• Oversee Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and project teams
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers and clients
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
• Lead subcontractor buyout, contract negotiations and scope reviews
• Review drawings and specifications to identify project risks and constructability issues
• Lead owner, architect and subcontractor meetings
• Monitor forecasting, cost control, schedules and overall project performance
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget

Requirements:

• 8+ years of construction project management experience
• Strong General Contractor background
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Federal, municipal, healthcare or institutional project experience highly preferred
• Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build experience advantageous
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts and subcontractor management
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing client relationships
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• Construction Management, Engineering or related degree preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Chicago contractor with a strong pipeline of public and federal work, offering significant responsibility and long-term progression.