K-12 SPM

Senior Project Manager

Join a respected General Contractor with a strong reputation in educational construction. Our client is an established General Contractor specializing in K-12 educational facilities, municipal projects, and Job Order Contracting (JOC) throughout the Greater Chicago area. With a robust backlog of repeat work and long-standing relationships with public agencies and school districts, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple education projects from preconstruction through closeout. This organization has built its reputation by delivering high-quality educational facilities that positively impact local communities. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects while advancing your career with one of Chicago's respected construction firms. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who thrives in a client-facing leadership role and has experience delivering occupied renovations, capital improvements, and fast-paced JOC projects. Experience working with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is highly preferred.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee multiple K-12 and public-sector construction projects while serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and field teams. Responsibilities include:

• Lead all phases of K-12 construction projects, renovations, additions, and Job Order Contracting (JOC) work from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, procurement, subcontractors, and overall financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Chicago Public Schools, school districts, municipal agencies, architects, and consultants.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while effectively managing project teams.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to maintain schedule and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and owner requirements.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Project Managers while promoting best practices across project teams.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, budgeting, value engineering, and client presentations.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience with a General Contractor.
• Significant experience managing K-12 educational construction projects.
• Previous experience delivering Job Order Contracting (JOC) projects preferred.
• Experience working directly with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Strong knowledge of occupied renovations, phased construction, and public-sector procurement.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Stable pipeline of K-12, municipal, and public-sector projects throughout the Greater Chicago area
• Collaborative leadership team with a strong reputation for employee retention and career growth