Senior Project Manager

• Complex municipal and public-sector construction projects throughout Chicagoland
• Nationally recognized General Contractor with a strong public-sector backlog

About Our Client

Our client is one of the nation's leading General Contractors , with decades of experience delivering complex construction projects across the United States. Their Chicago team has built a strong reputation as a trusted General Contractor for municipalities, public agencies, park districts, and institutional clients throughout the Chicagoland market.


With a strong backlog of negotiated and repeat municipal construction projects , the company is continuing to grow its Chicago construction team. Their collaborative culture, financial stability, and commitment to employee development make this an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager looking to build a long-term career with a leading General Contractor.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will oversee multiple municipal and public-sector construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal construction teams.


Responsibilities include:

• Lead municipal, civic, public works, and capital improvement construction projects throughout Chicagoland
• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, procurement, and overall project performance
• Lead project teams including Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, architects, and engineers
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, public agencies, owners, and design professionals
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, buyout, procurement, and contract administration
• Monitor project financial performance, billing, forecasting, and profitability
• Lead owner meetings and provide regular project updates
• Support preconstruction, estimating, and business development efforts
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, warranty, and turnover

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor
• Strong experience managing municipal, public-sector, civic, government, or institutional construction projects
• Experience with public bid work, JOC, IDOT, park districts, municipalities, or other public agencies highly preferred
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, estimating, procurement, and cost control
• Proven ability to lead multiple construction projects and project teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software
• Chicago/Chicagoland construction experience strongly preferred

What's on Offer

• $130,000-$160,000+ base salary, depending on experience
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Strong backlog of municipal and public-sector construction projects
• Primarily local Chicagoland work
• Opportunity to work on high-profile municipal, civic, public safety, and community projects
• Join one of the nation's top General Contractors
• Long-term stability with a financially strong construction organization
• Clear path toward Project Executive and construction leadership
• Collaborative Chicago construction team and strong company culture