Construction Project Manager

MLCO Construction Construction Project Manager

Location: Primary office location is Chicago, Illinois, with travel to project sites as needed. Travel approximately 25%, generally consisting of short visits to active project sites throughout the United States. Overnight travel will vary based on project needs.

Manage the Project. Shape the Outcome.

MLCO Construction is a Chicago-headquartered general contractor and design-builder serving storage and commercial developers throughout the United States. We specialize in self-storage, RV storage, industrial outdoor storage, flex-bay facilities, adaptive reuse, commercial renovations, and ground-up construction. Our multidisciplinary team uses technology, thoughtful planning, and strong project relationships to improve execution and deliver value for our clients.

MLCO Construction is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join its Chicago-based team. The Project Manager will oversee projects from preconstruction and subcontractor buyout through construction, financial management, and closeout.

At MLCO, the Project Manager and Superintendent operate as a closely connected team, with clearly defined performance goals tied to the success of the project. The ideal candidate will be organized, financially aware, technically capable, and comfortable taking ownership within a lean and entrepreneurial company. This role requires approximately 25% travel to active project sites throughout the United States.

• Manage assigned construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and execution strategies.
• Lead subcontractor bidding, scope review, leveling, negotiation, and award.
• Prepare and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with the assigned Superintendent to support field execution.
• Monitor project costs, committed costs, forecasts, billings, and profitability.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment and support owner billing processes.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications, and design coordination.
• Maintain accurate project records and workflows in Procore.
• Communicate regularly with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Identify and manage project risks, schedule concerns, cost exposure, and scope gaps.
• Develop solutions that protect quality, schedule, safety, and financial performance.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide clear status reports.
• Coordinate inspections, turnover documentation, punch-list completion, and closeout.
• Travel to assigned project sites as needed, generally up to approximately 25%.

• 5 or more years of previous experience as a Construction Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or similar construction professional.
• Experience managing commercial projects valued between approximately $2 million and $20 million preferred.
• Experience with self-storage, pre-engineered metal buildings, steel construction, site development, or ground-up commercial projects is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, schedules, contracts, change management, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Procore is strongly preferred.
• Experience using Procore for RFIs, submittals, financial tracking, document control, and project management.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage several priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to build productive relationships.
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