Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Job Title:

Project Manager

Job Description

Collaborate with the Project Executive and Superintendent to develop and monitor the master schedule and staffing plans. Assist in tracking the Project Success Plan to ensure alignment with goals. Oversee project documentation including contracts, insurance, submittals, RFIs, schedules, change orders, meeting minutes, and subcontractor coordination. Manage project financials including billing, cash flow, profitability, reporting, projections, and final close-out payments. Prepare and present monthly Job Status Reports.

Supervise Project Engineers and Superintendents, ensuring responsibilities are met. Conduct employee performance reviews as needed. Foster a positive work environment through clear, respectful communication and leadership by example. Develop and implement project quality control programs to meet contract standards. Promote jobsite safety, conduct audits, and ensure subcontractor compliance with company and federal protocols. Build and maintain long-term relationships with owners, vendors, and subcontractors.

Work with the Preconstruction Department to pursue new project opportunities.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with Project Executive and Superintendent to develop and monitor the master schedule and staffing plans.

+ Assist in tracking the Project Success Plan to ensure alignment with goals.

+ Oversee project documentation, including contracts, insurance, submittals, RFIs, schedules, change orders, meeting minutes, and subcontractor coordination.

+ Manage project financials, including billing, cash flow, profitability, reporting, projections, and final close-out payments.

+ Prepare and present monthly Job Status Reports.

+ Supervise Project Engineers and Superintendents, ensuring responsibilities are met.

+ Conduct employee performance reviews as needed.

+ Foster a positive work environment through clear, respectful communication and leadership by example.

+ Develop and implement project quality control programs to meet contract standards.

+ Promote jobsite safety, conduct audits, and ensure subcontractor compliance with company and federal protocols.

+ Build and maintain long-term relationships with owners, vendors, and subcontractors.

+ Work with the Preconstruction Department to pursue new project opportunities.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of construction project management experience

+ Proficiency in industry software including Procore, Bluebeam, P6, Viewpoint, and e-Builder

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Share Point

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Experience with systems

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in federal construction and residential construction

+ Knowledge of construction scheduling and change orders

+ Familiarity with MEP Systems, QC, and subcontractor management

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Experience with Timberline, construction management, glazing, carpentry, and general contractor processes

Work Environment

Project Managers will report to their field office but have the flexibility to also work from the main office s role requires 5 days on-site at the airport when the project kicks off, involving work on underground tunnel projects. The company offers a small family, non-corporate atmosphere, providing opportunities to partner on long-term initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $64.90/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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