Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Location: Lake Bluff, IL (On-site)

Contract Duration: 12 months+

We are supporting a global medical technology company in Lake Bluff, IL seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial construction, building renovations, and facility improvement projects across a large corporate campus.

This is a hands-on, field-oriented role serving as the owner's representative throughout construction execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong commercial construction background, practical knowledge of building trades, and experience working directly with general contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople to manage projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial construction, building renovation, and site improvement projects from planning through completion and turnover
• Serve as the owner's representative, overseeing general contractors, subcontractors, and trades throughout construction
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, quality, and overall project performance
• Conduct site walkthroughs, monitor construction progress, and resolve field issues
• Review construction drawings, estimates, bids, contractor proposals, and change orders
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal facilities teams
• Oversee a variety of building and site improvement projects, including renovations, repairs, and exterior construction work
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and company standards
• Manage project documentation, inspections, punch lists, and closeout activities

What You Bring

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management or construction management experience
• Hands-on experience managing building renovations, facility improvements, site work, or general commercial construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of construction trades, materials, methods, and field operations
• Experience managing general contractors, subcontractors, project schedules, and budgets
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously
• Background with a general contractor, commercial construction firm, or as an owner's representative overseeing building renovations and improvements preferred
• Experience working in active or occupied commercial, industrial, or corporate facilities preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend work as project schedules require

Why Join

• Long-term contract opportunity with an established global medical technology company
• Manage a diverse portfolio of building renovations and site improvement projects across a large corporate campus
• Hands-on construction management role with direct responsibility for contractor coordination and project delivery

About West Leland Group

West Leland Group is a boutique search firm focused on Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering roles for medical device, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies. With deep industry expertise and a long-term approach, we help innovative organizations build teams that drive better health outcomes. Thoughtful Search. Purposeful Hiring.

This search is being managed by West Leland Group on behalf of our client. West Leland Group is an equal opportunity search partner. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This is a contract position with a client company.