Senior Project Manager - Educational Projects

This role supports the delivery of ground-up and renovation projects across K-12 and higher education facilities, partnering closely with project management and field teams to successfully execute complex work within active campus settings. The position offers competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and long-term growth within a collaborative firm backed by a strong pipeline through 2027.

Client Details

Our client is an established and expanding Chicago general contractor specializing in K-12 and higher education projects. With headquarters downtown and more than $30 million in annual revenue, the company has a strong backlog of secured work extending into 2027. Their project portfolio includes ground-up school construction, complex phased renovations, and work in active academic environments, as well as other institutional and public-sector projects.

Description

• Complete project estimates and support bid submissions
• Develop and track project budgets and schedules
• Perform detailed scope reviews for all trade packages
• Negotiate owner and subcontractor contracts
• Manage the full project closeout process, including financial closeout
• Supervise and mentor project staff

Profile

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial construction
• Must have solid estimating experience
• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, management, or similar preferred
• Skilled in Procore, MS Excel, and MS Project
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor project teams
• Experience overseeing large-scale ground-up projects ($5M+)

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary up to $160,000 based on level of experience
• 401k with company match
• Health insurance plan including vision and dental
• Unlimited PTO
• Year end bonus
• Team outings and events
• Collaborative work environment
• Career growth and stability

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