Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

With over 50 years’ operating in the Chicago Heavy Civil Construction space, our client experienced their best year in 2025 (both revenue & project starts) and are looking to continue this growth in 2027 and beyond. This Heavy Civil PM will play a significant role in their strategy by leading multiple projects in the Chicagoland area for both private sector clients and for IDOT/ISTHA.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field/equivalent experience
• Heavy Civil background with minimum of 6 years managing construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously
• Knowledge of construction, design, cost reporting and cash flow management
• Proficiency in Project Management and Scheduling Software
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30 certification
• Ability to run multiple projects at a time ranging from $2M-$40M
• ISTHA or IDOT experience preferred

• Responsible for managing and directing the project team by providing the communication, coordination and follow-up necessary to meet project goals and objectives.
• Maintains ongoing training and mentoring of project team.
• Directly responsible to senior management.
• Provides ongoing project information and project reviews as required by management.
• Coordinates training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed.
• Ensures scope of work, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood by senior management and all project participants, including the client.
• Determines controls and maintains overall project and discipline schedules and budgets.