Senior Project Manager - Construction

Employment Resource Group; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Resource Group, a reputable general contractor located in Rosemont, Illinois, is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive multifamily and mixed-use projects. This position offers the chance to influence office culture and operational practices in a growing firm.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a minimum of 8 years of construction experience and knowledge of project management software. This role also provides a pathway towards VP-level leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of construction experience, including at least 5 years managing projects valued at $20M or greater.
• Demonstrated ability to build long-term client relationships and maintain communication.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive towards leadership.

Responsibilities

• Implement contract terms and manage project costs through bidding to closeout.
• Monitor project schedules to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Engage actively in field execution while leading subcontractors.

Skills

Construction management software proficiency (Procore, Bluebeam)

Full-cycle project management ownership

Strong knowledge of electrical and architectural plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

A confidential regional general contractor with a strong multifamily and mixed-use portfolio is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a high-growth office environment. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with meaningful influence over office culture, operational practices, and client relationships — not simply to execute within a defined structure, but to help shape one. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of full-cycle project ownership on complex commercial projects, thrives in a field-engaged, player‑coach capacity, and is motivated by a clear pathway toward Project Executive or VP-level advancement within a founder‑led organization that rewards tenure, trust, and consistent delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement contract terms and conditions through established systems, policies, and procedures from bid through closeout.
• Manage cost across the full project lifecycle including estimating, reporting, change orders, pay requests, and cash flow analysis.
• Monitor and manage project schedules to ensure on‑time delivery in compliance with contract requirements.
• Review, inspect, and test materials, systems, and workmanship to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Implement and monitor jobsite safety procedures in compliance with OSHA standards and subcontractor insurance requirements.
• Build and maintain client relationships grounded in trust, communication, and consistent performance.
• Lead subcontractors and project teams while remaining actively engaged in field execution.
• Assess portfolio performance and surface early recommendations to improve schedule adherence, cost control, and quality outcomes.
• Contribute to shaping office practices, workflows, and culture within a growing regional office.
• Participate in proposal development and client‑facing business development efforts as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years managing multifamily, mixed‑use, or commercial projects valued at $20M or greater.
• Full‑cycle project management ownership across contract administration, cost, schedule, quality, and safety on GC (subcontracted) delivery platforms.
• Proficiency with construction management software including Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC, Timberline, PlanGrid, Textura, and/or Field ID.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural plans as they relate to schedule, cost, and performance.
• Midwest‑based with demonstrated career stability and strong local market presence.

Preferred

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to influence office operations and accelerate toward a VP‑level leadership trajectory.
• Experience as a player‑coach leading project teams while remaining engaged at the field and client relationship level.
• Familiarity with multifamily pipeline dynamics and long‑standing developer relationships within a regional GC environment.

Competencies

• Outstanding communicator with the ability to engage effectively across clients, field staff, subcontractors, and senior leadership.
• Proactive problem solver with strong analytical follow‑through.
• Client‑focused with a demonstrated ability to build trust and sustain long‑term relationships.
• Forward‑thinking; able to anticipate next steps and manage complexity across simultaneous project demands.
• Comfortable with courageous conversations and calculated risk‑taking.
• High personal energy with the ability to sustain performance in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.