Construction Project Manager - Industrial Construction

The Boldt Company, a subsidiary of The Boldt Group

Location:

Chicago, IL Position Overview At The Boldt Company, we build more than industrial facilities—we build strong teams, trusted client relationships, and careers with purpose.

We’re seeking an Industrial Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative, jobsitebased environment and enjoys leading work from the ground up.  In this role, you’ll lead industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, typically ranging from $10M–$20M, while working sidebyside with Superintendents and field teams on site. You’ll own planning, schedules, budgets, and client communication, using modern construction technology to drive smart decisions and keep projects on track.

You’ll also partner closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to deliver high quality work you’re proud of.  This is a great opportunity for a project leader who values teamwork, accountability, and seeing their impact firsthand—every day, in the field.

Why We Exist Our People:
We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.

Our Partners:
We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.

Our Customers:
We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem solving, and collaboration.

Our Communities:
We give back with our time, talents, and resources—elevating dignity and doing good.

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt
100% Employee Owned – Your work directly drives company success and your longterm growth through our ESOP.Purpose Driven (ESG) – We deliver positive impact for people, the environment, and performance—aligned with our core values.

Better Together – Strong teamwork, open communication, and shared accountability from the field to the office.

Safety First – An industry safety leader where getting everyone home safe every day is nonnegotiable.

Grow Your Career – Real opportunities to advance while working with experienced, collaborative teams.

High Impact Work – Tackle complex industrial projects that challenge you and make a difference.

Lead & Mentor – Develop the next generation of project engineers and project managers.

Rich Culture:
What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multimillion dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship

High Performance:
By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

What You Bring Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as compensation may be reviewed based on individual qualifications.
5+ years of construction experience, ideally with industrial projects that demand strong coordination and execution.

Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and project financials with confidence and accountability.

Strong knowledge of construction means and methods and how they translate from plan to field.

Comfort balancing time in the field and in project systems, using technology to support smart decision making.

Clear, effective communicator who can collaborate with craft professionals, project leadership, and clients.

Strong Excel skills and technology aptitude to support forecasting, reporting, and project controls.

Nice to Have Experience in industrial sectors such as food & beverage, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centers, metals, or heavy industrial construction.

Background transitioning from field leadership into project management or estimating.

Exposure to union environments or coordination with industrial subcontractors.

Prior experience leading project teams or mentoring direct reports.

Compensation Target Hiring Range: $125,000 - $155,000 annually

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