Construction Project Manager
4 days ago
Chicago
Construction Project Manager- $135K annually DOE! This position is a direct hire opportunity! Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Construction Project Manager for our construction client at $135K annually DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire! Responsibilities: The Project Manager will oversee multiple commercial construction projects from bid through closeout, with a strong focus on client satisfaction, financial performance, and schedule adherence. This role is primarily office-based downtown with regular visits to active job sites. • Lead projects as the primary project manager (not PE or APM), taking full ownership from preconstruction through turnover., • Spend approximately 75% of time in the downtown office and 25% in the field visiting project sites within a 100?mile radius., • Bid and manage projects across multiple markets, including healthcare, large-scale office buildouts, capital improvements for high-rises, fitness centers, roof decks, basements, retail (e.g., Portillo’s, Starbucks), municipal work (e.g., schools), and custom homes., • Prepare and review bids and estimates independently and as part of a bid team, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness., • Lead subcontractor outreach, negotiation, and award, and oversee subcontract development and execution., • Manage all aspects of contract administration, including owner and subcontractor agreements, documentation, and compliance., • Monitor project budgets closely, performing cost control, cost forecasting, and profit maximization throughout the life of the project., • Oversee and process owner and subcontractor change orders, ensuring timely pricing, documentation, and approvals., • Manage the pay application process, including review, submission, and tracking to support healthy project cash flow., • Develop and maintain master project schedules with logic ties, and drive the team to meet key milestones and final completion dates., • Facilitate and lead client-facing project meetings, providing clear updates on budget, schedule, risks, and next steps., • Identify and mitigate project risks proactively, offering practical, solutions-oriented recommendations., • Juggle multiple projects and bids at once, effectively prioritizing tasks and allocating time and resources., • Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Field Operations, and PM Operations to ensure alignment and successful project delivery., • Foster strong client relationships to support repeat business and referrals, keeping client satisfaction at the forefront. Location: Chicago, IL Schedule/Shift Details: Day shift Qualifications: • Minimum 3+ years of experience functioning as a Project Manager in construction (not as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager)., • Proven experience managing commercial projects in one or more of the following: healthcare, office buildouts, capital improvements, retail, municipal, or custom residential., • Track record managing projects in the $3–$5 million range, with the ability to handle larger, more complex work up to $40M+ in value., • Strong background in bidding and estimating projects both independently and collaboratively on bid teams., • Demonstrated skill in subcontractor negotiation, subcontract development, and contract administration., • Expertise in cost control, project cost forecasting, and profit forecasting, with a focus on maximizing project margins., • Hands-on experience with change order management for both owners and subcontractors, as well as pay application processes., • Proficiency in developing and maintaining master project schedules and consistently meeting deadlines., • Excellent client-facing communication skills, with confidence in leading meetings and presenting updates., • Strong risk management mindset, able to anticipate issues, pivot when needed, and deliver practical solutions., • Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Driven by teamwork, goal setting, and building long-term client relationships., • Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments and contributing to continuous improvement., • Values mentorship—open to being coached while also training and supporting other team members., • Professional demeanor that remains calm and composed under pressure, with a “go above and beyond” mentality., • Highly client-satisfaction oriented, receptive to constructive feedback, and committed to ongoing development. Benefits: • 401(k), • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Referral program, • Tuition reimbursement Why choose Integrity Trade Services? At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Interested? Want to Learn More? Reach out to Melissa Bauza at or call 708-321-1266! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities