Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will oversee light industrial projects from preconstruction and procurement through construction, turnover, and closeout. The ideal candidate has experience managing ground-up projects involving large building footprints, structural steel, precast or tilt-up construction, loading docks, warehouse systems, significant site packages, and complex MEP scopes.

Job Description

• Lead ground-up light industrial projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Manage projects including warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage, and industrial build-to-suit developments
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, forecasting, and cost control
• Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams on budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, and subcontractor buyout
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone tracking
• Manage subcontractor scope development, negotiations, awards, and contracts
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
• Lead Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and maintain consistent communication with project stakeholders
• Monitor project financial performance, including cost-to-complete projections and monthly forecasting
• Work closely with the Superintendent to ensure field operations align with budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations
• Coordinate long-lead equipment and material procurement
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions before they affect schedule or cost
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers
• Manage project turnover, punch lists, commissioning, and final closeout

The Successful Applicant

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience, with progression into a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager role
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• Proven experience managing ground-up light industrial construction
• Experience with projects such as warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage, or logistics facilities strongly preferred
• Experience managing projects in the $20M-$100M+ range preferred
• Strong understanding of structural steel, precast, tilt-up construction, site utilities, civil/sitework, MEP systems, and industrial building systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor buyout
• Strong understanding of design-build and negotiated construction delivery methods
• Excellent client-facing communication and leadership skills
• Ability to lead multiple project team members while maintaining accountability
• Proficiency with platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software
• Chicagoland subcontractor and vendor relationships are a plus

What's on Offer

• Annual performance and/or project bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Gas card
• Company-provided laptop and cell phone
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Strong pipeline of ground-up industrial projects
• Opportunity to oversee large, technically challenging projects
• Direct exposure to company leadership
• Clear path toward Project Executive / Operations leadership
• Stable organization with repeat clients and long-term career opportunities