Commercial Construction Project Manager (Rolling Meadows)

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Commercial Construction Project Manager - Education / Institutional Construction to join their team. You will lead complex construction initiatives from early feasibility through final delivery. This is a standout opportunity for a construction professional who thrives in ownership, autonomy, and end‑to‑end project leadership—particularly within education and institutional environments. This role offers exposure to ground-up and adaptive reuse projects, early-stage site evaluation, and direct collaboration with architects, contractors, and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings both technical mastery and strategic foresight across the full construction lifecycle.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High-impact projects with long-term community value.
• Visibility and influence across design, budgeting, and execution.
• Opportunity to manage projects from site identification through occupancy.
• Collaborative, professional environment with strong leadership support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial construction projects from concept development through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Conduct early-stage site evaluations, including feasibility analysis, high-level cost modeling, and preliminary planning.
• Review architectural and construction documents for scope alignment, constructability, and cost accuracy.
• Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, estimates, and bid packages.
• Manage procurement processes, including RFPs for architects, general contractors, and consultants.
• Oversee contract negotiations, change management, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate and direct architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and contractual requirements.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction management or project management, with hands-on oversight of projects from planning through completion.
• Prior experience managing school, education, or institutional construction projects.
• Strong command of the full construction lifecycle, including preconstruction, estimating, bidding, and execution.
• Advanced expertise in: construction estimating, architectural and construction drawings, AIA contracts and documentation, Bluebeam and AutoCAD, and construction management best practices and methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Background in early-stage site selection, building evaluation, or adaptive reuse analysis.
• Experience working in environments that balance fiscal responsibility with long-term operational outcomes.

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Commercial Construction Project Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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