Project Manager - Chicago, IL - Ground Up Healthcare/Commercial

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 has been building in Chicago for decades and have grown into a $300M general contractor by priotizing client relationships. This is a firm that is very strategic in their work and focus on work they can execute at a high level doing all of it with strong project teams and loyal clients.

Client Highlights

• Financially strong, well‑established ~$400M general contractor with an excellent local reputation
• All work is local to Chicago and surrounding areas
• Projects typically range from $50M-$80M, looking to grow into the $100M+ range
• Deep repeat‑client relationships and a steady, reliable backlog
• Team‑oriented culture with balanced workloads and strong support
• Clear advancement path toward Senior PM and Project Executive roles
• Competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package

Description

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 6+ 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: $125-160K, 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

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