Project Manager - Light Industrial Construction - Chicago
An established design, engineering, and construction organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of light industrial projects throughout the Chicagoland area. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout while working alongside experienced construction, engineering, and design professionals.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of construction projects from planning and preconstruction through completion and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders throughout the construction process.
- Coordinate with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure successful project execution.
- Review and manage contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and procurement activities.
- Monitor project financial performance, including budget management, cost controls, and billing.
- Identify and proactively resolve project challenges related to schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
- Support preconstruction efforts through constructability reviews, budgeting, planning, and value engineering.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager within the commercial or industrial construction industry.
- Experience managing light industrial projects such as warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, logistics facilities, or industrial renovations.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and project controls.
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and successfully deliver projects from start to finish.
Preferred Experience
- Warehousing and distribution facilities.
- Manufacturing and production environments.
- Industrial facility expansions and renovations.
- Cold storage or logistics-related developments.
- Design-build project delivery experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance-based bonus potential.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Vehicle allowance or reimbursement, technology package, and additional project-related benefits where applicable.
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