Project Manager

Michael Page International

Chicago, Illinois
16 days ago

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

You will have the autonomy to make critical decisions, the responsibility to lead projects from concept through completion, and the opportunity to help shape outcomes that serve public agencies and local communities. In this role, you will take ownership of complex public-sector construction initiatives, lead multidisciplinary teams, build trusted client relationships, and drive results that matter.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Chicago, Illinois
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Project Manager In Federal Construction

This is an opportunity for a Project Manager who wants to do more than deliver projects-they want to make an impact. Join an established general contracting and construction management firm with a strong portfolio of government, municipal, institutional, commercial, and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will take ownership of complex public-sector construction initiatives, lead multidisciplinary teams, build trusted client relationships, and drive results that matter. You will have the autonomy to make critical decisions, the responsibility to lead projects from concept through completion, and the opportunity to help shape outcomes that serve public agencies and local communities. We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded leader who can turn challenges into solutions, elevate project performance, and leave a lasting mark on every project they lead.

Job Description

Manage federal, VA, and public-sector construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost controls, forecasting, and overall performance.
Lead project teams, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution.
Manage contracts, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and payment applications.
Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements, FAR/VAAR, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate with VA representatives, government agencies, design teams, and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
Oversee quality control, inspections, commissioning, turnover, and final project documentation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Manager

Experience managing construction projects from planning through completion.
Experience coordinating project schedules, documentation, and day-to-day activities.
Ability to track project progress and organize priorities across multiple workstreams.
Experience communicating project updates with stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to review project requirements and align work with agreed scope and deliverables.
Experience maintaining accurate project records and supporting project closeout.

What's On Offer

Salary range of $120,000 to $150,000.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Performance-based bonuses
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, if applicable
Mileage reimbursement and travel expenses
Continuing education and industry certification support
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Stable, long-term project opportunities in federal and VA construction

Interested? Apply today.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.