Construction Project Manager
Jobot
Des Plaines, IL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Contract Review, Cost Control, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Legal, Logistics, Microsoft Project, OSHA, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Retail, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Des Plaines, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Don Seawall
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Salary: $110,000 - $155,000 per year
A bit about us:
A well‑established design‑build general contractor in the Chicagoland area is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead ground‑up and interior renovation projects across commercial, light industrial, retail, and institutional sectors. This role offers long‑term stability, a collaborative culture, and project ownership from preconstruction through closeout.
Why join us?
- Role is based in Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Occasional travel within Chicagoland to job sites
- Offers bonus potential, vehicle program, 401(k) match, health benefits, PTO, holidays, and reimbursement for training/certifications
Job Details
What You’ll Do
- Manage projects from kickoff through punchlist, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met
- Oversee project financials: buyout, cost tracking, pay apps, contingency logs, change orders, and forecasting
- Develop, update, and manage project schedules (MS Project or P6)
- Lead procurement, contracts, scope reviews, RFIs, submittals, and material releases
- Coordinate directly with design teams and owners in a true design‑build environment
- Partner closely with Superintendents to plan site logistics, manpower, sequencing, and inspections
- Facilitate OAC meetings and maintain proactive client communication
- Maintain all documentation in Procore (or similar platforms) and drive QA/QC best practices
What You Bring
- 5–10+ years of GC or design‑build experience delivering commercial projects
- Experience managing $1M–$30M+ projects (ground‑up, TI, or a mix)
- Strong proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and general construction software
- Proven understanding of contract administration, cost control, procurement, and schedule management
- Excellent written/verbal communication and ability to manage owners, design partners, and subcontractors
- OSHA 30 preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com