Senior Project Manager: Lead High-Impact Commercial Builds

Reed Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Reed Construction in Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will drive project success, cultivate strong client relationships, and ensure excellence in cost, quality, and schedule.

The role requires 8+ years of experience managing commercial projects with BIM coordination and LEAN practices, plus proficiency in Procore, Timberline, and Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in CM, civil eng, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Experience with BIM coordination, pull planning, and LEAN construction preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore, Timberline, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from conceptual estimating and lump sum/GMP development to final delivery.
• Lead pre-construction and construction execution with a sharp eye on budget, timeline, and quality.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, scopes of work, and purchase orders with clarity and precision.
• Drive project profitability through rigorous cost controls, change order management, and margin forecasting.
• Facilitate project communication and accountability across all stakeholders—internal and external.
• Coordinate subcontractor/vendor selection, bidding, and contract awards.
• Lead OAC meetings, set agendas, and ensure alignment across project partners.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and subcontractors by consistently going above and beyond.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects, demonstrating technical expertise and strong field awareness.

Skills

BIM coordination

Pull planning

LEAN construction

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Project

Job description

Reed Construction in Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will drive project success, cultivate strong client relationships, and ensure excellence in cost, quality, and schedule.

The role requires 8+ years of experience managing commercial projects with BIM coordination and LEAN practices, plus proficiency in Procore, Timberline, and Microsoft Project.