Project Manager

• Oversee diverse municipal, public-sector, and JOC work throughout Chicagoland
• Join one of the nation's leading general contractors with a strong public sector

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized General Contractor with decades of success delivering complex public and private construction projects across the United States. Their Illinois team has built a reputation as a trusted partner for municipalities, school districts, park districts, public agencies, and institutional clients throughout the Southwest Suburbs and the City of Chicago.


With an impressive backlog of negotiated and repeat business, this contractor continues to expand its municipal and Job Order Contracting (JOC) portfolio. Their collaborative culture, financial stability, and commitment to employee development have made them one of the top GCs in the country and an employer of choice for construction professionals seeking long-term career growth.


This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from preconstruction and estimating through procurement, buyout, construction, closeout, and turnover while partnering closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Job Description

The Project Manager will oversee multiple municipal and public construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.


Responsibilities include:

• Lead municipal, public works, capital improvement, and JOC projects throughout the Southwest Suburbs and Chicago
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts
• Coordinate project teams including Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and design professionals
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, public agencies, architects, and owners
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and contract administration
• Monitor project financial performance, billing, and forecasting
• Conduct owner meetings and provide regular project updates
• Ensure compliance with public procurement requirements, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Support preconstruction efforts, estimating reviews, and project buyout
• Lead project closeout and warranty activities

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor
• Experience managing municipal, public sector, education, government, park district, or institutional construction projects
• Previous experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC), public bid work, or IDOT/public agency projects is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary ($120,000-$140,000+ DOE)
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Strong project pipeline with long-term stability
• Opportunity to work for one of the nation's top General Contractors
• Career advancement through leadership development and internal promotion
• Exposure to high-profile municipal, civic, public safety, education, and infrastructure projects throughout the Chicagoland market