Job Description
Strong Project Pipeline With Career Growth & Leadership Opportunity
Join a well-known, historic Chicago general contractor that has been shaping the city's skyline and communities for generations. With a reputation built on quality, integrity, and repeat business, they are recognized as one of the premier builders in the Midwest. Their diverse portfolio includes municipal, civic, public safety, education, government, and community-focused projects throughout the Chicagoland area.
Job Description
Lead municipal and public-sector projects from preconstruction through closeout.
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and reporting.
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
Manage contractor buyout, procurement, subcontract negotiations, and contract administration.
Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
Lead project meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
Partner with field leadership to ensure seamless project execution.
Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining profitability.
Oversee project closeout, punch list completion, and turnover documentation.
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, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline preferred.
5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor.
Experience managing municipal, education, civic, government, public safety, recreation, or other public-sector projects.
Strong financial management and scheduling experience.
Familiarity with public bidding processes and municipal contracting requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software.
What's on Offer
Base salary of $125,000 - $150,000
Annual bonus program
Industry-leading health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Vehicle allowance
Employee stock or profit-sharing opportunities (where applicable)
Career advancement with one of Chicago's most respected builders
Long-term project backlog providing exceptional stability
Collaborative culture with strong tenure across the organization
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://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
- Biddingunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Contract Managementunmatched
- Contract Negotiationunmatched
- Contract Processingunmatched
- Contract Requirementsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
- Financial Managementunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- Governmentunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Microsoft Projectunmatched
- Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Public Safetyunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Recreationunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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