Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager leads complex ground-up industrial and data center construction projects from inception through closeout, with full ownership of financial performance, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction. This role manages large-scale projects in the $20–$25M+ range, serves as the primary client-facing representative, and drives coordination among owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. The Senior Project Manager uses Procore and Bluebeam to oversee project documentation and workflows, develops detailed look-ahead schedules, and ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in alignment with contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project financial performance by managing budgets, forecasting costs, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery to ensure alignment with contract documents, schedule milestones, and quality expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining clear communication, managing relationships, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed look-ahead schedules to proactively track progress, identify constraints, and mitigate risks before they impact the project.
• Lead and facilitate internal and client-facing meetings, providing clear updates on schedule, cost, risks, and overall project performance.
• Collaborate closely with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to drive coordination, resolve design and field issues, and keep work on track.
• Utilize Procore to manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, reporting, and overall project workflows.
• Utilize Bluebeam to review, mark up, and coordinate construction documents and drawings.
• Oversee permitting and approvals, and coordinate with local agencies and utility providers to ensure timely approvals and connections.
• Manage change orders by defining scope, assessing cost and schedule impacts, negotiating as needed, and ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Drive project closeout activities, including completion of punch list items, coordination of final inspections, and preparation of turnover documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely project reporting, including monthly status updates, cost reports, and executive summaries for leadership.
• Identify project risks, analyze root causes of issues, and implement timely and effective solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strategically allocate labor, equipment, and subcontractor resources to maximize efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Set clear expectations for internal teams and subcontractors, and hold all parties accountable for performance, safety, and deliverables.
• Provide calm, steady leadership on-site and in the office, fostering a collaborative environment where teamwork, respect, and clear communication are prioritized.
• Guide and support subcontractors and team members with clarity and respect, ensuring alignment with project goals and company values.

Essential Skills

• At least 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager supporting ground-up industrial and/or data center construction projects.
• Proven experience managing large projects with budgets of $20–$25M or greater.
• Strong background in industrial construction, including tilt-up and ground-up projects; tilt-up experience is required.
• Procore expertise, including managing RFIs, submittals, documentation, and project workflows (Procore is required).
• Bluebeam proficiency for reviewing and coordinating construction documents (Bluebeam is required).
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing detailed look-ahead schedules (experience with look-ahead schedules is required).
• Client-facing experience and ability to represent the company professionally with owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Construction management and project management experience in industrial and/or data center environments.
• Ability to manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and change orders.
• Strong risk identification, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills to keep projects on track.
• Excellent communication and meeting facilitation skills, both internally and with clients.
• Proven ability to lead teams, set expectations, and hold internal staff and subcontractors accountable.
• Local presence in or near Oak Brook, IL, with the ability to work from the office and travel to project sites as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in a related field is preferred; candidates with an associate degree and strong relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience with data center projects and mission-critical environments is highly valued.
• Experience working on diversified project types such as multi-family, Senior living, healthcare, R&D laboratories, industrial and manufacturing, food and beverage, higher education and training centers, hospitality and retail, recreational and…