Project Manager - Union Labor

Job Details

Job Location:

Chicago - Wood Dale, IL 60191

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage:
Travel Team Job Shift: Any

Promera, formerly Data-Clean, is a leading provider of critical environment management solutions for mission critical environments, including data centers, clean rooms, and life sciences facilities. For over 45 years, we’ve helped protect the performance and reliability of some of the world’s most demanding spaces. Our clients include top general contractors, hyperscale cloud providers, colocation facilities, and enterprises that rely on safe, compliant, and expertly maintained environments.

Promera is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, demonstrating our commitment to service excellence and operational efficiency.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the execution of contracted services for subcontractors on large, active construction sites. This role requires a highly visible, field-driven leader who can take command of demanding job site environments, maintain operational control, and lead crews with authority, urgency, and accountability.

The ideal candidate has experience managing union labor on complex construction projects, understands the importance of detailed documentation and reporting, and brings a strong superintendent-style leadership presence capable of driving performance and maintaining discipline across the job site.

• Perform duties of manager, superintendent, and/or technician as needed
• Establish and execute daily production goals aligned with project schedules and deadlines
• Lead and support crews ranging from 4 to 8 employees in active construction environments
• Manage union and non-union labor forces while maintaining accountability for productivity, attendance, workmanship, and safety compliance
• Coordinate daily activities with general contractors, union trades, vendors, staffing partners, and home office leadership
• Conduct daily safety briefings and weekly toolbox talks
• Maintain detailed daily and weekly reporting on production, labor activity, incidents, delays, and workforce performance
• Serve as the senior on-site company representative and escalation point for operational and workforce issues
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Lead daily field operations and adjust manpower based on project demands and operational priorities
• Maintain a strong on-site presence and lead crews with professionalism, urgency, and accountability
• Review upcoming work plans with the site superintendent and proactively address scheduling conflicts or labor challenges
• Effectively manage union labor environments, including coordination with union trades and adherence to site labor expectations
• Hold employees accountable for performance, conduct, safety compliance, and quality of work
• Address personnel and operational issues in real time to prevent disruption to project execution
• Obtain sign-off from the site superintendent for completed work and maintain accurate production records
• Be the first to arrive and the last to leave the job site each day

• Serve as the company’s on-site safety officer
• Conduct daily Pre-Task Plan meetings to review hazards and work scope
• Perform safe work audits and reinforce company safety standards consistently
• Escort and orient new workers as needed
• Ensure all incidents, near misses, corrective actions, and safety concerns are documented thoroughly and communicated appropriately
• Maintain compliance with company policies, client expectations, and site safety requirements

• Interface daily with general contractors, union trades, vendors, staffing agencies, and the home office
• Manage labor resources, equipment, materials, and site logistics to support efficient project execution
• Oversee active work areas, storage locations, consumable inventory, and company equipment
• Coordinate temporary labor needs and workforce adjustments based on project demands
• Maintain relationships with local staffing agencies and service providers
• Order and manage project supplies as needed

• Generate and manage detailed daily and weekly work reports
• Maintain…