Senior Project Manager - Mass Earthwork & Infrastructure

Jobot; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Laptop and cellphone

Flexible spending account

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Senior Project Manager in the Premier Chicagoland area to oversee site development and heavy civil construction from preconstruction through closeout. You will drive financial performance, client satisfaction, and team leadership on earthwork, utilities, and paving projects while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with field operations.

The role offers a competitive base salary with a bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a company vehicle or allowance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously (budgets, schedules, and quality)
• Oversee preconstruction efforts including estimating support, value engineering, and logistics planning
• Manage project financials including forecasting, cost control, and change management
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, engineers, and stakeholders
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure safe, efficient execution
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier agreements
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers

Job description

Senior Project Manager Opportunity | Premier Chicagoland Civil Contractor

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join a well-established, privately held construction firm with nearly a century of experience delivering complex earthwork, infrastructure and site development projects across the Midwest. This organization is known for its self-perform capabilities, strong client relationships, and ability to execute large-scale projects across commercial, industrial, and public sectors.

With a reputation built on integrity, partnership, and operational excellence, this company continues to grow and invest in its people, equipment, and long-term project pipeline.

Why join us?

Join a well-established contractor where projects are built, not just managed. You’ll have real ownership—from preconstruction through closeout—with the support, resources, and trust to make decisions that drive results.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + performance based bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Company laptop and cellphone (or allowance)
• Flexible spending account

Job Details

The Senior Project Manager will lead multiple site development and heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will be responsible for financial performance, client satisfaction, team leadership, and overall project execution. You will play a key role in delivering high-profile projects involving earthwork, excavation, utilities, and paving, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating closely with field operations.

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously (budgets, schedules, and quality)
• Oversee preconstruction efforts including estimating support, value engineering, and logistics planning
• Manage project financials including forecasting, cost control, and change management
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, engineers, and stakeholders
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure safe, efficient execution
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier agreements
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.