Senior Project Manager

About the role

For over 130 years, Reed Construction, a family-owned construction firm, has been at the forefront of the industry in Chicago, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from conceptual estimating and lump sum/GMP development to final delivery.
• Lead pre-construction and construction execution with a sharp eye on budget, timeline, and quality.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, scopes of work, and purchase orders with clarity and precision.
• Drive project profitability through rigorous cost controls, change order management, and margin forecasting.
• Facilitate project communication and accountability across all stakeholders—internal and external.
• Cook up subcontractor/vendor selection, bidding, and contract awards.
• Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, set agendas, and ensure alignment across project partners.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and subcontractors by consistently going above and beyond.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects, demonstrating technical expertise and strong field awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• BIM coordination, pull planning, and LEAN construction experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore, Timberline, Microsoft Project, and related tools.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Pioneering ability to lead project teams, mitigate risks, and drive high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex construction projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Skills

• Project management software proficiency (Procore, Timberline, Microsoft Project).
• Leadership and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting your critical role in our success.
• A collaborative environment where every team member is driven to excel.
• Medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off.
• Disability insurance, life insurance.

Pay

$125,000 - $165,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position