Public SPM

Lead Public Sector Construction Projects

Lead impactful public sector construction projects throughout Chicagoland.

Our client is an established Illinois-based general contractor with decades of experience delivering complex public sector construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area. They have built a strong reputation for successfully completing municipal, educational, healthcare, and government facilities while maintaining long-standing relationships with public agencies and local stakeholders. With an extensive pipeline of work through the Chicago Public Building Commission, Cook County, and other municipal entities, the company continues to grow by investing in its employees, embracing collaborative project delivery, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all phases of public construction projects from preconstruction through final occupancy.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and public agency representatives.
• Administer contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate closely with field leadership to maintain project schedules, quality standards, and safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with public agency requirements, prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll reporting, M/WBE participation goals, and project documentation.
• Lead OAC meetings and provide regular project reporting to executive leadership and clients.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions to minimize cost and schedule impacts.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers while supporting their professional development.
• Oversee project closeout, commissioning, punch list completion, and final documentation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex public works projects and understands the unique challenges associated with government-funded construction. 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

• 8+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Previous experience managing municipal, county, state, educational, healthcare, or other publicly funded construction projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects for agencies such as the Chicago Public Building Commission, Cook County, municipalities, school districts, or other government entities.
• Strong knowledge of public bidding requirements, contract administration, prevailing wage compliance, M/WBE participation, and public procurement processes.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budget and schedule performance.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

What's on Offer

On Offer for the Project Manager

• Competitive base salary ($130,000-$160,000), based on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Leadership opportunities within a growing public construction division
• Long-term pipeline of municipal, county, and institutional projects throughout the Chicagoland area
• Collaborative culture with strong executive support and opportunities for career advancement
• Opportunity to oversee projects that have a lasting impact on local communities