Project Manager | Construction

The Role

The Project Manager will operate as a senior leader within the construction group and will be responsible for overseeing multiple active projects while providing leadership and support to Project Managers and project teams.

1st project will be located in downtown Chicago, $100M in total value, and last 2 years.

This is a highly visible position with real authority and accountability. The expectation goes beyond individual project execution and includes maintaining consistency across multiple projects, mentoring team members, managing risk, and helping drive operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction handoff through close-out
• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Maintain control of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, procurement, and change management
• Serve as a senior escalation point for project risks, scope conflicts, and client issues
• Ensure consistent execution standards across project teams
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors
• Partner with senior leadership on staffing plans, workload balancing, and operational improvements
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and professionalism across all projects

What This Role Requires

• 5-10 years as a Proejct Manager managing complex commercial construction projects
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Prior experience mentoring or leading Project Managers
• Strong financial, contractual, and operational judgment
• Experience with negotiated, design-build, or repeat-client work preferred
• Ability to operate independently with minimal day-to-day executive oversight

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary between $135,000 – $165,000
• Annual performance bonus, typically 10% + discretion
• $800/month car allowance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 20 days PTO + 10 Paid Holiday Days