Construction Project Manager
$85,000–$120,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage the full lifecycle of construction projects, including site selection, entitlement processes, design, coordination, budgeting, and closeout. Ensure compliance with timelines and regulations while overseeing multiple commercial and industrial projects over $1 million. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction with advanced skills in budgeting, contract negotiation, and construction software. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to travel up to 50%.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in construction, development, or site acquisition.
- 5+ years of managing multiple commercial and/or industrial projects over $1 million.
- Experience with steel-frame buildings and remodels of existing structures.
- Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, land use law, permitting, and construction processes.
- Skilled in budgeting, cost forecasting, contract negotiation, and consultant management.
- Proficient in construction software such as Google Sheets, Procore, and Bluebeam.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
- Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with industrial/commercial real estate projects.
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting site and construction drawings.
- Strong time management and ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
Additional Requirements
- Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
- Some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.
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