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Commercial/Retail Project Manager

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is a well-established, family-owned General Contractor with a strong presence throughout Chicagoland and a growing pipeline of retail and commercial projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organization offering long-term growth, diverse project experience, and 100% local work.
  • Well established general contractor with strong backlog of projects
  • Competitive base salary, 401k, bonus

About Our Client

About Our Client

  • Established Chicago-area General Contractor with $1B+ in annual revenue
  • Multiple Chicagoland offices with additional Midwest locations
  • Strong reputation, established client relationships, and a robust project pipeline
  • Diverse portfolio spanning retail, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, K-12, industrial, mission critical, multifamily, and more
  • Strong company culture with significant opportunities for career growth
  • 100% local work - no outside travel

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will join a growing retail/commercial team and oversee projects from preconstruction through completion.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage ground-up and commercial retail projects ranging from $5M-$10M+
  • Lead project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractor relationships
  • Collaborate with owners, architects, consultants, and internal teams
  • Oversee project execution, quality, safety, and financial performance
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members
  • Maintain strong client relationships and help drive repeat business



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

  • 10-15+ years of commercial construction experience
  • Strong experience managing ground-up commercial and retail projects
  • Experience with projects valued at $5M+
  • AEC-related degree strongly preferred
  • Strong communication, leadership, and client-management skills
  • Team-oriented personality with confidence in their construction expertise
  • Experience with a major Chicagoland GC is a plus

What's on Offer

  • $140,000-$160,000 base salary, depending on experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Strong long-term career growth
  • Diverse and consistent project pipeline
  • Established, collaborative company culture
  • No relocation required and no outside travel
Contact
Emma Jackson
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084685

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Jackson
Job Reference
JN-082026-7084685
 

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