Construction Project Manager | Design-Build, Industrial & Commercial Ground

Construction Project Manager | Design-Build Industrial & Commercial

Location: Rosemont, IL (Chicago Area)

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 annually, DOE

Experience: 5+ Years

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial and commercial design-build construction projects throughout the greater Chicago area.

This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional with strong experience in ground-up industrial construction, warehouse and distribution facilities, manufacturing buildings, and build-to-suit developments
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You will manage projects from preconstruction through final closeout, taking ownership of project budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has worked for a commercial general contractor or design-build firm and has experience delivering projects for developers, REITs, or commercial property owners.

• Competitive salary of $115,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead major industrial and commercial design-build projects.
• Work directly with developers, REITs, owners, and brokerage partners.
• Take ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Collaborate closely with experienced field Superintendents and construction leadership.
• Work on projects throughout Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin.

• Lead ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, build-to-suit, and tenant improvement projects.
• Develop and manage construction budgets, schedules, and project execution plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, design consultants, and field teams.
• Ensure project delivery meets financial, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

• Coordinate design consultants throughout design development and construction.
• Work with design teams to maintain project budgets and constructability.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and contract requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Identify design, budget, and scheduling risks early.

• Take ownership of project budgets, cost reports, and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, buyout, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements.
• Review and manage change orders, pay applications, and project billing.
• Track project costs, commitments, forecasts, and profitability.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, developers, brokers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide regular project status updates and owner-facing financial reports.
• Collaborate with Superintendents on project schedules, field execution, and subcontractor coordination.
• Lead project meetings and proactively resolve construction issues.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, and design teams.

• Oversee punch lists, final inspections, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction.
• Complete final financial reconciliation and project closeout requirements.

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor or design-build construction company.
• Proven industrial or commercial ground-up construction experience.
• Experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, build-to-suit, or comparable commercial construction projects.
• Strong experience managing construction budgets, subcontractor buyout, scheduling, cost reporting,…