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Project Manager - Interiors & Multi-family *Urgently Hiring*

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD115,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Manager will take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout. You'll work closely with in‑house design teams and field leadership, managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations. This role offers exposure to large‑footprint, technically straightforward but schedule‑intensive projects with strong systems and support in place.
  • Large Backlog of Projects in their Pipeline
  • Fast Growing, Design-Forward Firm with Strong Midwest Roots

About Our Client

Our client is a long‑standing Chicago builder that has grown into a $800M+ general contractor by prioritizing strong relationships and focusing on work they can execute at a high level. Specializing in corporate interiors, education, residential, and commercial builds, this contractor has decades of steady growth and an integrated design and construction model. The company emphasizes speed, value engineering, and repeat client relationships. Their backlog is fueled by the continued growth of e‑commerce and logistics throughout the Chicagoland corridor.They are strategic in the projects they pursue, maintain loyal repeat clients, and operate with well‑structured, collaborative project teams.

Job Description

Glimpse of your role:

  • Lead large scale commercial, interiors & education ground up projects from inception through completion
  • Report directly into the Director & President of Construction
  • Serve as the primary contact for clients, design teams, and subcontractors while ensuring quality and safety
  • Manage contracts, RFIs, change orders, and submittals using modern project management tools
  • Partner with estimating and procurement during preconstruction and support continuous improvement
  • Deliver projects ranging from $20M+ within a strong, $500M+ pipelines.



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 construction project management experience, including ground-up new construction.
  • Proven ability to run projects valued while managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Skilled in Procore, MS Project, or other project management tools.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, permitting, and construction processes; background in estimating or field supervision is a plus.

What's on Offer

On Offer for the Project Manager

  • Base salary: $115K-135K, based upon experience
  • Great benefits package - dental, health, vision, life insurance, 401K match
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • Competitive sign on bonus
  • Monthly car allowance or truck provided
Contact
Emma Jackson
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7023956

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Jackson
Job Reference
JN-052026-7023956