Senior Construction Project Manager

Project Manager

Lead diverse commercial projects with real ownership. Join a developer with a stellar reputation and a people-first culture

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a long-standing development firm that has earned an exceptional reputation across the midwest. People who work here consistently talk about how supported, trusted, and valued they feel, and it shows in their tenure: employees stay because leadership listens, invests in their growth, and builds an environment where good people can truly thrive. This is the type of company where you're encouraged to steer your own career. Whether you aspire to grow into senior leadership someday or want to become a deeply respected technical expert, this organization provides the mentorship, stability, and project diversity to make that happen.

Job Description

• Own the project lifecycle for commercial builds-from early preconstruction involvement through final turnover.
• Lead budgeting and financial management, including buyout, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Build and manage schedules, coordinating internal teams and trade partners to ensure milestone alignment.
• Drive key documentation workflows-RFIs, submittals, procurement, change management, and reporting.
• Partner closely with field leadership, ensuring jobsite safety, quality, logistics, and sequencing are fully supported.
• Lead client and design-team communication, running OAC meetings and fostering long-term relationships through transparency and responsiveness.
• Proactively identify risks and implement strategic solutions to maintain project performance.
• Manage project closeout including punch coordination, commissioning support, and all turnover deliverables.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with diverse construction experience (ground-up, renovations, active facilities, or campus environments).
• Healthcare construction experience is a plus
• Strong foundation in budgeting, schedule development, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ability to build trust quickly with clients, trade partners, field staff, and design teams.
• Skilled in coordinating complex scopes, particularly MEP/FP and phased work.
• Proficient with industry software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable leading fast-moving teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation of $120,000 - $150,000 as well as performance-based bonus potential.
• Full benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan with match, PTO, and wellness resources.
• A deeply supportive culture where PMs are trusted, developed, and given room to grow.
• The ability to shape your own career path, whether toward senior leadership or advanced technical/project roles.
• Stable and diverse project pipeline across healthcare, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and community sectors.
• Leadership that genuinely prioritizes work-life balance, mentorship, and long-term employee success