Senior Project Manager - Interiors Construction

Northbrook, Illinois Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
My client is a full service, design-build general contractor located in northwest suburbs of Chicago. They are looking for a Senior Project Manager that has managed corporate interior projects in Chicagoland area.
  • Reputable Local GC doing over $70 million a year in revenue
  • Full backlog of projects doing 95% repeat business

About Our Client

Our client is a full-service, design-build general contractor located in northwest suburbs of Chicago. They have a strong backlog of projects for 2026. Project portfolio includes mainly interior projects within commercial, corporate, and healthcare spaces. There would be no travel outside of the Chicagoland area. They offer excellent benefits and tons of room for growth within a very collaborative, tight-knit team.

Job Description

Reporting directly into the Director of Construction, the Senior Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the construction projects, including coordinating with subcontactors, being the client facing SPM on the project directly communicating with owners, and running the project from conception to completion.

  • Reviews, monitors, and manages project budget, construction costs, change management, and other financials
  • In partnership with superintendent, establish key project milestones through effective schedule management
  • Ensures full implementation of company safety, risk management, environmental and stormwater programs
  • Leads QA/QC program and supports it through consistent focus on quality control
  • Completes closeout efforts in timely manner, properly archives project information per company procedure
  • Proactively manages disputes and claims to ensure timely and fair issue resolution
  • Ensures safe work environment by modeling safe work behaviors, supporting and communicating safe work standards/practices and holding all internal and external project team members accountable for compliance
  • Mentors and trains direct reports through regular communication
  • Develops competencies and skill sets via active engagement in performance management process, employee development and problem solving
  • Travels to jobsites, meetings and client locations as needed in support of employees, clients, project team, etc
  • Assists with miscellaneous department duties and team initiatives as needed
  • Participates in business and industry associations and opportunities to drive public awareness of our brand
  • Actively develops and maintains positive relationships with key past and present clients, architects, and developers
  • Consistently brings in leads and new opportunities from existing clients where possible
  • Insures customer satisfaction and loyalty for future projects
  • Actively participates in RFPs and RFQs for work acquisition
  • Uses safety equipment as prescribed by company to ensure safety on jobsite
  • As a safety sensitive position, complete adherence to alcohol and drug use policies set by company
  • In-person, predictable attendance at assigned location
  • Project Manager/Estimator oversees all aspects of project delivery including business development, estimating and project management duties
  • Project Manager provides leadership and guidance to the construction team and assumes overall responsibility for the successful completion of assigned projects within allotted time and budget
  • Coordinates work efforts during preconstruction, estimating, contract buyout, construction and closeout phases of the project



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The Successful Applicant

In return for a high value compensation package, a successful candidate will possess the following:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related experience
  • 10+ years of experience in corporate interiors construction
  • Have strong estimating skills
  • Must be proficient with Procore, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project
  • Ability to manage and lead a team
  • Experience managing large scale, ground up projects $5 million and up
  • Collaborative team player
  • Go-getter attitude

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary up to $150,000 based on level of experience
  • 401k with company match
  • Health insurance plan including vision and dental
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible working environment, mix between office, field, and working from home
  • Car allowance potential
  • Laptop
  • Year end bonus
  • Team outings and events
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Career growth and stability
Contact
Moira Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6642380

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Northbrook
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Moira Hughes
Job Reference
JN-012025-6642380