Project Manager - Ground Up Commercial Projects - Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
We are hiring a Project Manager to lead field operations on mid-sized projects across multiple different project sectors for a reputable general contractor that performs work in the Chicagoland area.
  • Lead High-Impact, Experience-Driven Projects
  • Strong Pipeline of Projects & Career Advancement

About Our Client

Our Illinois-based general contracting team delivers large-scale commercial, retail, healthcare, light industrial and public projects across the metro area. With decades of stability, strong client relationships, and a fully local project list, we're expanding our field leadership across multiple divisions.

Job Description

  • Manage day-to-day field activities to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
  • Oversee subcontractors, trade sequencing, and conflict resolution.
  • Drive the project schedule, create look-aheads, and maintain updates in Procore.
  • Conduct safety walks, QA/QC reviews, and site logistics planning.
  • Coordinate inspections, RFIs, material handling, and site development tasks.
  • Serve as primary field liaison to project managers and owners.



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

  • 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor.
  • Ground Up experience is a MUST
  • Strong proficiency with Procore or other digital field documentation.
  • Solid understanding of critical-path scheduling and field coordination.
  • Strong subcontractor management skills and communication abilities.
  • Experience with Ground Up projects ranging from $3M - $8M+
  • Diverse project portfolio (i.e. Retail, Healthcare, Commercial, Public, Park Projects, etc)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • 401(k) Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Excellent Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay
  • Summer hours
Contact
Jake Racki
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7052279

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jake Racki
Job Reference
JN-062026-7052279