Construction Project Manager

Actalent • Villa Park, IL • 1d ago

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects with a focus on financial precision, resource management, permitting, scheduling, and team leadership. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in implementing and monitoring job costing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless project handoffs while maintaining project profitability.

Responsibilities

Implement, monitor, and update job costing in real time with precision.

Provide weekly Gross Profit (GP) reports for every active job.

Collaborate with Purchasing and Finance to maintain and optimize GP across all signed and active projects.

Ensure clean project handoff from Pre-Construction, conduct thorough review, and complete buyout without compromising GP.

Earn performance bonuses for GP gains on completed projects.

Manage the allocation of Site Superintendents and Project Manager hours for all active jobs.

Identify and resolve potential subcontractor labor conflicts to avoid delays and inefficiencies.

Track all open permits and address permit comments promptly.

Maintain and update schedules for all active jobs.

Keep the master job board current and accurate.

Serve as a leader and role model for the entire Operations Team.

Promote a positive and respectful working relationship between departments; bickering or conflict will not be tolerated.

Train, mentor, and inspire junior Project Managers and Site Superintendents.

Demonstrate behavior and performance that align with the company's core values and growth goals.

Essential Skills

Experience in commercial construction and commercial project management.

Knowledge of construction management and commercial interiors.

Proficiency in project management within commercial interior construction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Degree in Construction Management.

Must have 5 years of experience in a Project Manager position.

Experience with any @type of commercial construction or high-end residential is highly preferred.

Past examples include work on data centers, cabinet installations, and glass installations.

Ability to work 60% in office and 40% in the field, focusing on local Chicago projects.

Work Environment

The position is located in Lombard, with office hours from 7 AM to 4 PM. You will work in a newly renovated office with parking and a small kitchenette, featuring open seating that showcases our designs. A work vehicle will be provided, and the majority of projects are local to the Chicagoland area, with some jobs extending to northwest Indiana, Rockford/DeKalb, and Milwaukee. The company strives to assign projects based on team members' locations, with most jobs lasting 2-3 months. The company, established in the 1980s, is family-owned and prides itself on a collaborative and growth-oriented culture, focusing on renovations for corporate offices, labs, and industrial spaces.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Villa Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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