Construction Project Manager | Design-Build, Industrial & Commercial Ground-Up

Construction Project Manager | Design-Build Industrial & Commercial Location: Rosemont, IL (Chicago Area) Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 annually, DOE Experience: 5+ Years About the Job We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial and commercial design-build construction projects throughout the greater Chicago area. This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional with strong experience in ground-up industrial construction, warehouse and distribution facilities, manufacturing buildings, and build-to-suit developments . You will manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout, taking ownership of project budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and client relationships. The ideal candidate has worked for a commercial general contractor or design-build firm and has experience delivering projects for developers, REITs, or commercial property owners. Why Join Us? Competitive salary of $115,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience. Opportunity to lead major industrial and commercial design-build projects. Work directly with developers, REITs, owners, and brokerage partners. Take ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout. Collaborate closely with experienced field Superintendents and construction leadership. Work on projects throughout Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin. Key Responsibilities Lead ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. Manage warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, build-to-suit, and tenant improvement projects. Develop and manage construction budgets, schedules, and project execution plans. Coordinate with architects, engineers, design consultants, and field teams. Ensure project delivery meets financial, quality, safety, and schedule objectives. Design-Build & Preconstruction Coordinate design consultants throughout design development and construction. Work with design teams to maintain project budgets and constructability. Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and contract requirements. Participate in preconstruction planning, budgeting, and value engineering. Identify design, budget, and scheduling risks early. Budgeting, Buyout & Contract Management Take ownership of project budgets, cost reports, and financial performance. Manage subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, buyout, and contract negotiations. Prepare and administer subcontract agreements. Review and manage change orders, pay applications, and project billing. Track project costs, commitments, forecasts, and profitability. Client & Field Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, developers, brokers, and project stakeholders. Provide regular project status updates and owner-facing financial reports. Collaborate with Superintendents on project schedules, field execution, and subcontractor coordination. Lead project meetings and proactively resolve construction issues. Maintain effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, and design teams. Project Closeout Oversee punch lists, final inspections, warranties, and turnover documentation. Ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction. Complete final financial reconciliation and project closeout requirements. Required Qualifications 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor or design-build construction company. Proven industrial or commercial ground-up construction experience. Experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, build-to-suit, or comparable commercial construction projects. Strong experience managing construction budgets, subcontractor buyout, scheduling, cost reporting, and contract administration. Experience working with developers, REITs, or similar commercial real estate clients. Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating directly with field Superintendents. Ability to manage projects independently from preconstruction through closeout. Strong communication, financial management, negotiation, and leadership skills. Based within commuting distance of the Chicago area and able to work onsite as required. Demonstrated professional stability and successful project delivery. Preferred Qualifications Experience with design-build construction delivery. Experience constructing tilt-up concrete or precast industrial buildings. Familiarity with pre-engineered metal building systems. Experience with large industrial developments and commercial real estate projects. Strong owner-facing reporting and developer relationship management experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr