Project Manager - Educational/Commercial Projects
Michael Page International
- Chicago, Illinois
- 7 days ago
- $125,000–$150,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Our client is a well-established general contractor based in the Chicagoland area that has been building locally for decades and has grown into a $150M firm by prioritizing long-term client relationships. They take a strategic approach to project selection, focusing on work they can execute at a high level with strong project teams and loyal repeat clients.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job Title
Project Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established general contractor based in the Chicagoland area that has been building locally for decades and has grown into a $150M firm by prioritizing long-term client relationships. They take a strategic approach to project selection, focusing on work they can execute at a high level with strong project teams and loyal repeat clients.
- Size and stability: Financially strong, well-established $150M general contractor with an excellent regional reputation
- Local focus: All work is concentrated in Chicago and surrounding communities
- Project scale: Typical projects range from $20M-$150M
- Reliable backlog: Deep repeat-client relationships and a steady, predictable pipeline
- Culture: Team-oriented environment with balanced workloads and strong field and office support
- Career path: Clear advancement opportunities toward Senior Project Manager and Project Executive roles
Job Description
- Lead education and commercial projects from inception through completion
- Work directly with leadership to drive growth across Chicago - President and VP
- 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
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
What We're Looking For:
- 5-10+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including ground-up new construction across commercial, education, or healthcare sectors
- Proven ability to run projects valued at $20M+ while managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and clients.
- Skilled in Procore, MS Project, and other project management tools.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, permitting, and construction processes; background in estimating or field supervision is a plus.
What's on Offer
On Offer for the Project Manager:
- Base: $125K-$150K based on experience and project scope.
- Vehicle provided or car allowance
- Fuel card
- Lucrative bonus
- Opportunity to work directly with leadership
Job Summary
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Project Manager
Industry: Property
Where: Chicago
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Jake Racki
Job Reference: JN-082026-7077484
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.
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