Project Manager - Commercial Carpentry & Millwork

Project Manager | Commercial Carpentry & Millwork | Western Suburbs Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year Jobot Job is hosted by: Collin Walsh Headquartered in the Western Suburbs, we are an up and coming contractor specializing in high-quality carpentry and millwork services across the Chicagoland area. With a reputation built on superior craftsmanship, transparent communication, and a client-first approach, we deliver everything from rough and finish carpentry to full-scale commercial interiors — on time and to the highest standards. Our skilled union workforce is the backbone of what we do, and we're growing. Why join us? Work with a certified M/WBE/DBE firm with a strong pipeline of commercial projects Tight-knit team where your contributions are visible and valued Have a true say in how things are built - we are a small, growing team, and value our employees input on how things should be done Autonomy to create your own schedule Direct access to leadership Competitive compensation commensurate with experience Performance based bonuses Full benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance Retirement plan with a match Be part of a company that takes diversity, craftsmanship, and client relationships seriously Job Details We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and field crews — keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and aligned with our quality standards. What You'll Do: Manage day-to-day operations across multiple active job sites Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and procurement timelines Coordinate with union carpenters, millwork foremen, subcontractors, and suppliers Lead client communication with a solutions-oriented, transparent approach Review drawings, submittals, and RFIs; manage change orders Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable codes Track project financials and provide regular reporting to ownership What We're Looking For: 4+ years of project management experience in commercial construction (carpentry, millwork, or interior fit-out experience a strong plus) Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling software, and budgeting Excellent communication skills — with clients, crews, and ownership alike Commitment to safety, quality, and delivering results that exceed expectations Experience working with union labor preferred 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. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr