Project Manager - Higher Education Construction

A respected general contractor in the Chicago area is hiring a Project Manager to lead higher education projects.

What You'll Do

• Manage college and university projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Own budgets, schedules, buyout and change orders
• Lead the project team and coordinate with the superintendent
• Build strong relationships with campus owners, facilities staff and design teams
• Keep work moving around active campus operations

What You Bring

• 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor
• Higher education or institutional project experience preferred
• Strong cost control, contract and scheduling skills
• Clear, steady communicator with owners and architects
• Degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred

What We Offer

• Pay range $110K–$145K plus bonus and benefits
• Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) and paid time off
• Steady project backlog and room to grow

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship is available.

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.