Project Manager - Cold Storage & Food Processing

Project Manager — Cold Storage & Food Processing Construction

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $120,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

An established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in cold storage, food processing, or food and beverage construction.

This opportunity is ideal for a project manager who understands the technical demands of temperature-controlled and production facilities and can coordinate project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. Candidates should be local to Chicago or have strong ties to the area, along with established client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and financial reporting.

• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and clients.

• Review construction documents and identify scope gaps and constructability concerns.

• Coordinate refrigeration, insulated building envelope, MEP, and production-related construction scopes.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and project documentation.

• Monitor field progress and resolve issues affecting cost, quality, or schedule.

• Support phased work and coordination with facility operations when applicable.

• Maintain client relationships and support repeat business.

• Lead project meetings and oversee closeout and turnover.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience in cold storage, food processing, or food and beverage construction.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction delivery and specialized facility systems.

• Experience managing project finances, subcontractors, and schedules.

• Local Chicago presence or meaningful ties to the Chicago market.

• Established client relationships and some client following.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Interested in learning more?

Send your updated resume to Brandon Hill, Search Consultant at GPAC Construction.

Call/Text: 743-223-5229 Email: brandon.hill@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.