Senior Project Manager-General Construction

Senior Project Manager

The company is a respected commercial construction firm known for delivering high-quality projects through strong leadership, collaboration, safety, and client-focused execution. With a reputation for excellence in project delivery and relationship management, the company continues to grow its presence throughout the Chicago market and is seeking experienced construction leaders to help drive continued success.

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout for its Chicago office. This role is responsible for overall project execution, including schedule performance, budget management, subcontractor coordination, client communication, quality control, and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate is a confident and solutions-oriented construction leader who can effectively manage complex priorities, foster productive relationships with owners and project partners, and keep teams aligned around safety, quality, profitability, and timely execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading commercial construction projects from planning and buyout through execution and closeout.
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules, procurement activities, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and monthly reporting.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal leadership teams.
• Coordinating closely with superintendents and field teams to maintain safety standards, quality expectations, staffing, and schedule performance.
• Reviewing contract documents, scopes of work, project estimates, requirements, and milestone schedules with the project team.
• Identifying project risks early, communicating issues proactively, and implementing practical solutions that protect both client relationships and project outcomes.
• Leading project meetings, documenting decisions, and providing clear status updates to clients and executive leadership.
• Supporting estimating efforts, preconstruction planning, business development initiatives, and mentorship of Project Managers and Project Engineers as needed.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience required.
• Experience managing large-scale or multiple concurrent commercial projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and change management.
• Working knowledge of construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

Benefits include:

• Base salary up to $165,000, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Profit sharing program
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided iPhone and laptop
• Opportunity to work on impactful commercial construction projects throughout the Chicago area