Project Manager

Project Manager

Lead high-profile JOC and K-12 construction projects throughout Chicago. Work on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and other public education projects.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the nation's leading General Contractors, with decades of experience delivering complex construction projects across the United States. Their Chicago team has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality public, education, and institutional construction projects throughout the Chicago market. With a robust backlog of JOC and K-12 construction work, this General Contractor is continuing to grow its Chicago team and expand its presence across the public education sector. The company has established long-standing relationships with public agencies, school districts, and institutional owners throughout Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to take ownership of multiple JOC and K-12 construction projects, working directly with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal construction teams.

Job Description

The Project Manager will oversee JOC and K-12 construction projects throughout Chicago, managing projects from preconstruction through final closeout while ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Responsibilities include:

• Lead JOC, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and K-12 construction projects throughout Chicago
• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and procurement strategies
• Coordinate Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other construction professionals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CPS, public agencies, school districts, architects, and owners
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, buyout, and contract administration
• Monitor project financial performance, billing, forecasting, and overall project profitability
• Lead owner and project meetings while providing consistent project updates
• Ensure construction activities meet Chicago public-sector requirements, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Review estimates and support preconstruction and business development efforts
• Manage project closeout, punch lists, warranty, and turnover

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 Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor
• Strong experience with JOC and/or K-12 construction projects
• Experience working on Chicago Public Schools (CPS), public education, municipal, or other public-sector construction projects highly preferred
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, estimating, procurement, and cost control
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project closeout
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal General Contractor teams
• Chicago construction experience strongly preferred

What's on Offer

• $120,000-$140,000+ base salary, depending on experience
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Strong backlog of JOC and K-12 construction projects in Chicago
• Primarily local Chicago work with limited travel
• Opportunity to work on Chicago Public Schools and high-profile public education projects
• Join one of the nation's top General Contractors
• Long-term career stability with a financially strong construction organization
• Clear opportunities for career advancement and leadership development
• Work alongside an experienced Chicago construction team with a strong reputation in the market

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Project Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Chicago

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Emma Jackson

Job Reference: JN-092026-7096421