Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER

About the role

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. We specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment. This position supports construction projects in Hammond, IN, with occasional travel to the Chicago Loop, IL, managing renovation, mechanical system upgrade, and tenant fit-out projects from planning through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner's Representative and Construction Manager on multiple occupied renovation and capital improvement projects
• Manage projects through all phases, including planning, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Provide on-site construction management for MEP (HVAC and Controls), lighting replacement, and interior renovation projects
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, project specifications, building codes, and safety requirements
• Lead construction quality assurance efforts and coordinate project activities to maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Review design documents, construction submittals, project schedules, cost estimates, and change orders
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, daily field reports, and project status reports
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, communicate project status, and proactively resolve project issues
• Support project financial management through cost verification, estimating reviews, and change proposal negotiations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Facilitator, or Construction Contractor
• Experience managing projects valued at $10 million or greater
• Strong field construction experience with the ability to effectively manage on-site activities
• Experience working with complex organizations including federal, state, and local government agencies, hospitals, universities, or similar institutional clients
• Experience reviewing design document submittals, cost estimates, project schedules, and construction documentation
• Experience with estimating, cost verification, project financial management, and change order negotiations
• Thorough understanding of project management and construction management principles
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, or similar project management platforms
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, including 2-3 days per week in Hammond, IN and 2-3 days per week in the Chicago Loop
• Flexibility to work occasional evening hours as project schedules require

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full medical/dental insurance
• 401(K) plan

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 2-3 days per week in Hammond, IN and 2-3 days per week in the Chicago Loop, with occasional evening hours as required by project schedules.