Project Manager at Navigate Search Project Manager at Navigate Search in Mount Prospect, Illinois Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time Project Manager -

Commercial & Industrial Construction Location:

Rosemount, IL About the Company A well-established, privately held general contractor is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to their growing team. The company has a strong track record delivering commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the Chicagoland market and surrounding Midwest. Their portfolio includes industrial/manufacturing facilities, warehouses and distribution centers, food processing facilities, build-to-suit developments, retail, tenant improvements, expansions, and transportation-related projects. With a strong reputation for quality, client service, and repeat business, the company offers PMs the opportunity to take real ownership of their projects from preconstruction through completion. The Opportunity This is a great opportunity for a construction PM who enjoys being involved in the full project lifecycle and working directly with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams. You'll be responsible for managing project budget, schedule, procurement, subcontractors, client communication, and overall execution while partnering closely with the Superintendent and project team. What You'll Do Manage commercial and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost reports Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams Lead subcontractor bidding, scope review, procurement, and contract negotiations Coordinate design development, construction documents, and project specifications Track long-lead materials and equipment Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation Lead project and subcontractor meetings Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and schedule Partner with the Superintendent on day-to-day field coordination Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project Identify potential issues and develop solutions to keep projects on track Utilize Procore and other project management tools Support commissioning, punch list, turnover, and final closeout What We're Looking For 8+ years of construction project management experience Experience with a general contractor Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, subcontractor management, and project execution Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of projects Procore experience preferred Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred Why Consider This Opportunity? Established and growing general contractor with a strong Midwest presence Diverse commercial and industrial project portfolio Opportunity to manage projects from concept through completion Significant ownership and autonomy Strong exposure to preconstruction and client relationships Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment Long-term opportunity with an established organization Work alongside experienced construction professionals and repeat clients Ideal Background The strongest candidates will likely come from a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, food & beverage, or design-build GC and be comfortable wearing multiple hats throughout the project lifecycle. If you're a PM who wants to be involved beyond just paperwork - working with clients, coordinating with the field, managing subs, having input during preconstruction, and seeing projects through to completion - this is worth a conversation.