Senior Project Manager- West Loop

Senior Project Manager – Ground-Up Construction | Chicago, IL

A well-established Chicago General Contractor is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to its ground-up construction team.

This is an opportunity to join a respected, locally focused business with a strong reputation across the Chicago market, a growing backlog, and an excellent pipeline of secured work heading into the next several years.

The company is coming off one of its strongest years to date, with continued growth projected and a healthy volume of work already secured for 2027.

The Senior Project Manager will lead local ground-up construction projects across sectors including multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and hotel work.

Why Join?

• Very generous compensation package
• Great benefits
• Strong local project backlog
• West Loop office location
• Local Chicago project work
• High-end, technically detailed ground-up projects
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing ground-up team
• 20 days PTO
• 5% 401k match
• Summer Fridays- work from anywhere

Project Types

• Multifamily
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Hotel
• High-end specialty projects

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with ownership, design teams, subcontractors, and internal field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, buyout, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout
• Lead communication with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and subcontractor partners
• Work closely with Superintendents to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Support preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers where needed

Candidate Profile

• Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects
• Strong background with Chicago-area General Contractors preferred
• Experience across multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, or hotel projects is a plus
• Ability to manage projects independently from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong communication, leadership, and subcontractor management skills
• Experience working on high-end or technically detailed builds would be beneficial