Senior Project Manager-Commercial Construction

About the Company

The company is a respected commercial construction firm known for delivering high-quality projects through strong leadership, collaboration, safety, and client-focused execution. With a reputation for excellence in project delivery and relationship management, the company continues to grow its presence throughout the Chicago market and is seeking experienced construction leaders to help drive continued success.

About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout for its Chicago office. This role is responsible for overall project execution, including schedule performance, budget management, subcontractor coordination, client communication, quality control, and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate is a confident and solutions-oriented construction leader who can effectively manage complex priorities, foster productive relationships with owners and project partners, and keep teams aligned around safety, quality, profitability, and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from planning and buyout through execution and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, schedules, procurement activities, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and monthly reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal leadership teams.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to maintain safety standards, quality expectations, staffing, and schedule performance.
• Review contract documents, scopes of work, project estimates, requirements, and milestone schedules with the project team.
• Identify project risks early, communicate issues proactively, and implement practical solutions that protect both client relationships and project outcomes.
• Lead project meetings, document decisions, and provide clear status updates to clients and executive leadership.
• Support estimating efforts, preconstruction planning, business development initiatives, and mentorship of Project Managers and Project Engineers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience required.
• Experience managing large-scale or multiple concurrent commercial projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and change management.
• Working knowledge of construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

Benefits

• Base salary up to $165,000 , commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Profit sharing program
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided iPhone and laptop
• Opportunity to work on impactful commercial construction projects throughout the Chicago area