Project Manager

Location Greater Chicago Area Onsite $150,000–$170,000 Job Description A fast-growing, nationwide commercial construction company is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up and major commercial construction projects in the Chicago market. This is a hands-on construction-management role owning project planning, budget, schedule, subcontractor coordination, client communication, change orders, and successful closeout — from groundbreaking through final walkthrough. What you’ll do Manage 2–4 concurrent projects valued at $20–35M+ annually Own full project financials and job profitability Serve as the primary orchestrator across client, architect, superintendent, and project engineer Manage and communicate change orders, purchase orders, and invoices Represent the company as the client's primary point of contact Partner with the superintendent to build and maintain a weekly-updated master schedule Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers What you’ll bring 10+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor Proven ground-up commercial construction experience — Multi-Family, Retail, Automotive, Aviation, or Hospitality projects all relevant Proficiency in Procore, MS Project or Primavera P6, and MS Office Strong subcontractor buyout, OAC meeting, and punch-list closeout experience Ability to travel to and regularly walk active jobsites in varying outdoor conditions Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred Valid driver's license Benefits $150,000–$170,000 base comprehensive health/dental/vision HSA 401(k) with match unlimited PTO company-paid life insurance About the search This search is being managed by Theater Outsource, a specialized construction recruiting firm, on behalf of our client. This is a direct-hire opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Theater Outsource