Senior Project Manager - Industrial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee owned

Career development

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major construction projects across industrial, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. You will own budgets, schedules, and risk management while building strong client relationships and driving profitability.

You’ll mentor teams and contribute to proposals, contract negotiations, and project closeouts, ensuring safety and quality throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience delivering large, complex industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or food & beverage facilities.
• Strong financial management and project profitability experience.
• Track record of developing client relationships and supporting business development.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead large scale industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution construction projects.
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, profitability, schedules, and risk management.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, and project execution.
• Build relationships with owners and key decision makers while identifying new business opportunities.
• Participate in client presentations, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project teams.
• Drive quality, safety, and successful project closeout.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Client relationships

Financial management

Team leadership

Multi-project management

Degree preferred

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture degree

Job description

I’m partnering with a well established, employee owned general contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex construction projects across the country.

They are looking for a Senior Project Manager who can lead major projects, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to continued business growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead large scale industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution construction projects
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, profitability, schedules, and risk management
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, and project execution
• Build relationships with owners and key decision makers while identifying new business opportunities
• Participate in client presentations, proposals, and contract negotiations
• Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project teams
• Drive quality, safety, and successful project closeout

What they’re looking for:

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience delivering large, complex projects within industrial construction, manufacturing, distribution, or food and beverage facilities
• Strong financial management and project profitability experience
• A track record of developing client relationships and supporting business development
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

Why consider this opportunity?

• Employee owned company with a long standing reputation in the industry
• Opportunity to influence project outcomes and business growth
• Collaborative culture that values accountability, teamwork, and professional development