Construction Project Manager - Light Industrial Projects

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Top-ranked Commercial General Contractor is looking for an experienced Construction Senior Project Manager to work on light industrial builds and commercial projects including big box, warehouses, and distribution facilities Client Details Our client is one of the largest and technologically advanced site infrastructure contractors in the Midwest. They primarily serve the light industrial market (data/mission critical, warehouse and manufacturing). Apply now for a 24h review of your application. Description Reviewing and verifying constructability of the plans and specifications. Creating and enforcing a construction schedule that is tracked and updated daily with a constant monthly look ahead to ensure timely completion of the project. Initial project estimates and bidding and qualifying subcontractors Preparing scopes of work and recommending subcontractors to be selected for contracting on the construction of the project. Sending out invitations to bid and managing the bidding process. Negotiating scopes of work and final contract amounts, preparing, estimating and verifying change order requests Responding to RFI's or submittals and responding to subcontractor or consultants project related questions. Directing and managing each of the Superintendents and Project Engineers to maintain the performance of subcontractors and consultants on-site. Implementation of strict construction safety practices Verify compliance with the plans and specifications, hosting weekly and monthly jobsite meetings as well as managing and conducting other duties necessary for the successful completion of the projects. Review monthly subcontractor invoices Attend monthly budget draw meetings, and cost to complete Profile 7 years of experience working in the construction industry Experience with tilt wall required Project experience with light industrial builds including data center/mission critical, warehouse, manufacturing, required Project experience with big box retail preferred Technical degree level education in construction or related field Strong verbal and written communication skills Stable work record Knowledge in Construction Management or related field required Job Offer Base salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 (Package is negotiable subject to experience) Bonuses Healthcare insurance including dental, vision and medical PTO 401K 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.

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