Project Manager - Chicago, IL - Ground Up Construction

Michael Page USA

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$165,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Budget Management, Building Codes, Building Permits, Change Requests/Orders, Construction, Construction Project Management, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Project, Network Operations Center, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Team Player
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

Our client is a well‑established Chicago general contractor known for delivering high‑quality commercial, healthcare, data centers, industrial, and education projects. With decades of steady growth, they focus on work they can execute exceptionally well, maintaining strong client relationships and a disciplined, design‑build approach. Their reputation is built on integrity, collaboration, and consistent project success.




Client Details

Our client is a long‑standing Chicago builder that has grown into a $300M+ general contractor by prioritizing strong relationships and focusing on work they can execute at a high level. They are strategic in the projects they pursue, maintain loyal repeat clients, and operate with well‑structured, collaborative project teams. The company is financially solid and well‑established, with annual revenue nearing $400M and a strong reputation throughout the Chicago market. Their typical projects range from $20M to $50M, with an intentional push toward larger $100M+ opportunities. They benefit from deep repeat‑client partnerships and maintain a steady, reliable backlog.

Description

Glimpse of your role:

  • Lead large scale commercial, healthcare & education ground up projects from inception through completion
  • Report directly into the Director & President of Construction
  • Serve as the primary contact for clients, design teams, and subcontractors while ensuring quality and safety
  • Manage contracts, RFIs, change orders, and submittals using modern project management tools
  • Partner with estimating and procurement during preconstruction and support continuous improvement
  • Deliver projects ranging from $$20M+ within a strong, $500M+ pipeline

Profile

  • 5+ years of construction project management experience, including ground-up new construction.
  • Proven ability to run projects valued while managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Skilled in Procore, MS Project, or other project management tools.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, permitting, and construction processes; background in estimating or field supervision is a plus.

Job Offer

On Offer for the Project Manager

  • Base salary: $125-165K, based upon experience
  • All in package: $170k+
  • Great benefits package - dental, health, vision, life
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • Competitive sign on bonus
  • Monthly car allowance or truck provided

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.

About the Company

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Michael Page USA