Project Manager - Educational/Commercial Projects

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.

• 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

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Fully local to Chicago90% repeat client base

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.

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

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