Senior Project Manager (Construction)

This role is hosted by Don Seawall.

About us

We are a well-established Chicagoland General Contractor delivering ground-up and complex renovation projects throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Our work spans commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use markets, with a strong base of repeat clients who value consistency, transparency, and execution.

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall success and profitability of assigned projects from preconstruction handoff through closeout. This role leads internal teams, manages client relationships, oversees financial performance, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.

Why join us

• True senior-level authority: Own budget, contracts, schedule, and client relationships end-to-end
• Strong field support: Partner with seasoned Superintendents who know how to run work
• Well-planned projects: Realistic schedules, solid preconstruction, and organized handoffs
• Leadership that understands construction: Decisions made by builders, not spreadsheets
• Long-term stability: Strong backlog, repeat clients, and consistent pipeline
• Competitive compensation: Senior-level salary, performance bonuses, and full benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with a General Contractor
• Proven experience managing $20M+ projects (or multiple concurrent projects)
• Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change management
• Experience leading PMs, APMs, and Project Engineers
• Excellent communication with owners, architects, and trade partners
• Procore experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Pay

$135,000 - $160,000 per year