Construction Manager (Chicago)

Job Title: Construction Manager

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Start Date: 5/29/2026

End Date: 5/28/2027 (with potential for extension)

Work Location: Chicago, IL 60623 (onsite role)

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm CST (with potential for occasional overtime and/or weekend work)

Compensation: $58.50 to $63.33 per hour

Overview:

Our client is a leading provider of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, partnering with public sector, institutional, and commercial organizations to deliver large-scale infrastructure and sustainability projects. This role will support the execution of solar and energy-related construction projects, with a focus on onsite management, coordination, and delivery. The Construction Manager will play a critical role in overseeing day-to-day field operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily onsite construction, administrative, and technical management of solar and energy infrastructure projects.
• Maintain detailed daily logs documenting labor, equipment, materials, weather conditions, and safety activities.
• Support the Senior Project Manager with budgeting, scheduling, project tracking, reporting, and internal communications.
• Interface directly with clients to manage relationships, expectations, and contractual obligations.
• Assist in project design and development, including scope definition, subcontractor selection, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Monitor project performance and cost estimates to ensure alignment with budgets and forecast accuracy through completion.
• Review subcontractor and vendor bids to ensure scope alignment, schedule feasibility, and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality control and successful project delivery.
• Maintain and update project schedules, track critical path activities, and manage outstanding action items.
• Oversee scheduling, delivery, and inventory of owner-supplied materials.
• Support project cost tracking, documentation, approvals, payment reporting, and monthly forecasting.
• Conduct site audits and participate in safety meetings to ensure adherence to safety plans and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures, and revenue recognition guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between field operations and business office functions.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of construction management/superintendent experience within solar, energy, electrical, civil, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex construction projects including installations, retrofits, or upgrades.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore) and daily logging tools.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Ability to work onsite in a secured construction environment with limited site access flexibility.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solar project experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical training in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant construction experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with energy efficiency systems such as controls, VFDs, lighting retrofits, or central plant systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and construction compliance requirements.
• Experience working with public sector or institutional projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and Project.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong stakeholder relationships.