• Chicago, Illinois
  • $115,000–$135,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

Project Manager

Our client is a growing, veteran-owned general contractor specializing in federal and government construction projects throughout the Midwest. With a strong backlog of awarded work and an impressive pipeline extending well into next year, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead multiple high-profile projects and play a key role in the company's continued growth. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have direct exposure to executive leadership, real influence over project success, and a clear path for long-term career advancement.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing federal construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, field teams, and project stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage multiple federal construction projects from inception through completion
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts
  • Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with federal clients through regular onsite meetings
  • Lead subcontractor coordination, contract administration, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
  • Monitor project financials, forecasting, and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with all federal contract requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on project strategy and execution
  • Travel to project sites throughout the Midwest as needed

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:

  • 5-10+ years of Project Management experience with a general contractor
  • Proven experience managing federal or government construction projects
  • Experience working directly with federal agencies or government clients
  • Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project documentation
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: $115,000-$135,000, depending on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Stable backlog of awarded projects with long-term job security
  • Opportunity to work on impactful federal construction projects throughout the Midwest
  • Collaborative, family-oriented culture where every employee has a voice
  • Direct access to executive leadership and mentorship opportunities
  • Significant career growth within a rapidly expanding organization
  • Flexible work environment with a healthy work-life balance
  • Hybrid schedule consisting of approximately 50% office and 50% project site presence

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Illinois
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$115,000–$135,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

Skills

  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Project Managementunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Cost Forecastingunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Federal Contractsunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Financial Projectionsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Relationship Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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