Senior Project Manager

Overview

Founded in 1984, BEAR Construction Company is a family-owned General Contracting and Construction Management firm based in Chicagoland, completing work throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Alongside our 100+ full-time professionals, we employ a large team of union carpenters, laborers, and painters.
BEAR Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager to plan, manage, and oversee construction projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, forward-thinking, and committed to client excellence while driving project profitability and team effectiveness.

• Plan, estimate, budget, and forecast construction projects
• Cultivate industry relationships and ensure projects meet financial targets
• Mentor and guide BEAR project team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment
• Communicate effectively throughout all project phases and align team to BEAR’s culture and values
• Provide value engineering options and evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals
• Prepare comprehensive proposals and maintain detailed construction schedules
• Perform regular site walk-throughs to ensure contract compliance, safety, and quality control
• Resolve project conflicts professionally and manage permits to ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee accounting-related duties, including invoicing, collections, AP approvals, contract issuance, and reporting (WIP, projections)
• Focus the team on priorities critical for profitable growth

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial construction experience as a Project Manager
• 3+ years leading large, complex projects preferred
• College degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• OSHA trained with knowledge of safety, health, and quality standards
• Understanding of architectural, structural, civil, and MEPFP systems
• Proven track record of delivering profitable projects while maintaining safety and quality
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Tech-savvy with construction scheduling, estimating, and project management software
• Leadership, mentoring, and supervision experience
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and goal-driven with strong time management and organizational skills

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.