Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Lead impactful federal and public-sector projects across the Midwest. Join a growing contractor with strong leadership and advancement opportunities.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established general contractor specializing in federal, municipal, and public-sector construction projects throughout the Midwest. Known for delivering complex projects ranging from government facilities and civic buildings to infrastructure and public works improvements, they have built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and successful project execution while maintaining long-term relationships with public agencies and government stakeholders. The organization continues to experience steady growth and is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a key role in leading large-scale projects, mentoring teams, and driving operational excellence across its public-sector portfolio.

Job Description

Manage multiple federal and public-sector construction projects from award through completion. Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration activities. Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies, clients, subcontractors, architects, and consultants. Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel. Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software. Monitor project financial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, change management, and monthly reporting. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, contract requirements, and agency-specific standards. Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, and performance throughout the project lifecycle. Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining project objectives. Lead project meetings, progress updates, and client communications. Ensure adherence to company safety programs and project-specific safety requirements. Drive successful project closeout activities including punch list completion, commissioning, and final 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

A successful Senior Project Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• 5+ years managing federal, government, or public-sector construction projects.
• Proven experience overseeing projects valued at $20M+.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements, public procurement processes, and government project delivery.
• Experience with: USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), NAVFAC, GSA, Municipal and public works agencies, Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex project teams.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• PMP and/or CCM certification preferred.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Federal Senior Project Manager position.
• Salary range of $140,000 to $170,000.
• Construction role based in Chicago.

Interested? Apply today.