Project Manager | 2 Days Work From Home | Chicago GC

<p><strong>Project Manager</strong></p><ul><li>Chicago, IL</li><li>Commercial | Corporate Interiors | Hospitality | Education | Healthcare | Mixed Use | Light Industrial</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A well established <strong>Chicago based General Contractor with $150M in annual revenue and over 40 years in business</strong> is looking to hire a <strong>Project Manager</strong> to oversee a diverse pipeline of commercial construction projects across the Chicagoland area.</p><p><br></p><p>The company has built a strong reputation for <strong>repeat clients, long term stability, and consistent profitability</strong>, having remained profitable every year since its founding and notably <strong>avoiding layoffs even during the COVID downturn</strong>. Their portfolio includes a mix of <strong>commercial interiors, hospitality, education, healthcare, mixed use, and light industrial projects</strong>, typically ranging from <strong>$1M to $60M</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Project Manager will oversee projects from preconstruction through completion, managing budgets, schedules, subcontractor coordination, and client relationships. This individual will work closely with superintendents and leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout</li><li>Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and forecasts</li><li>Coordinate subcontractor scopes, buyout, and contract management</li><li>Lead project meetings with owners, architects, and consultants</li><li>Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders</li><li>Monitor project financial performance and maintain cost control</li><li>Partner with field teams to maintain schedule and quality standards</li><li>Ensure client satisfaction and maintain strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Portfolio</strong></p><ul><li>Commercial interior buildouts and renovations</li><li>Hospitality and retail environments</li><li>K 12 and higher education facilities</li><li>Medical and healthcare spaces</li><li>Mixed use developments</li><li>Light industrial facilities</li><li>Typical project values range from <strong>$1M to $60M</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience working for a General Contractor</li><li>Experience managing commercial construction projects</li><li>Exposure to interiors, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, or industrial projects preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination</li><li>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project priorities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary depending on experience ($110,000- $140,000 DOE)</li><li>Bonus structure tied to project and company performance (up to 20%)</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (Free health insurance, low deductable)</li><li><strong>Hybrid schedule with two days per week work from home</strong></li></ul>

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