Geotechnical Project Manager - Chicago

Chicago

Permanent

$90,000 - $120,000 USD a year

Construction

PR/607114_1787567090

Project Manager | Deep Foundations & Heavy Civil Construction

Chicago, IL / Northwest Indiana

$90,000 - $120,000 Base + Vehicle

Are you a Project Manager looking to join a respected contractor with a strong reputation, long-term stability and exciting growth plans?

Thatcher Foundations, a leading deep foundations and geotechnical contractor with more than 80 years of experience, is looking to add a Project Manager to its growing team.

Working across a variety of foundation and heavy civil projects, you will play a key role in delivering projects from award through completion while working alongside experienced operations, engineering and field teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing project schedules, costs and resources
Coordinating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
Reviewing drawings, contracts and specifications
Supporting project planning and execution
Monitoring budgets and project performance
Ensuring successful delivery of projects across the Chicagoland market

What We're Looking For

We are open to candidates from a range of construction backgrounds, including:

Deep Foundations
Geotechnical Construction
Heavy Civil
Concrete Construction
Excavation

The ideal candidate will have:

5+ years of project management experience
Strong organisational and communication skills
A collaborative approach and positive attitude
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges

A Civil Engineering degree is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer?

✅ Competitive base salary ($90,000-$120,000)
✅ Company vehicle and fuel card
✅ Health insurance package
✅ Performance-based bonus programme
✅ Flexible working environment
✅ Career progression opportunities
✅ Join an established family-owned contractor with an excellent reputation

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a growing organisation where culture, teamwork and long-term success matter, we'd love to hear from you.

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