Project Manager - Higher Education - N Suburbs
Michael Page Glenview
About Our Client
Work as a Project Manager for a reputable, family feel general contractor in the Chicagoland area. Specializing in public works, this company has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide ranging experience, collaborative teamwork, and fast paced growth.Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on a positive company culture amongst a team of strong construction professionals.
- Project Portfolio: commercial, public, higher education
- Project Locations: mainly nothern suburbs of Chicago
- One of the leading firms in the industry for over 50 years
- Family-oriented work culture
- Passionate team of leaders
- Strong pipeline of projects leading into 2026
- Develop a thorough understanding of the entire scope of work, including plans, specifications, logistics, materials, equipment, submittal and other requirements.
- Coordinate subcontractors and manage on-site production.
- Prepare and maintain a three-week look-ahead schedule for all activities on the job site; submit to Project Manager and/or Prime contractor weekly.
- Facilitate company safety program (job site safety inspections, weekly safety meetings, etc.).
- Maintain daily reports to submit to Project Manager and or Prime contractor daily.
- Review and adhere to project schedule.
- Maintain project photos of all phases and features of work.
- Maintain entire job site in neat and orderly manner. Assure good housekeeping practices are employed in all areas.
- Manage quality control by confirming that all equipment and material installed is what was submitted by subcontractor.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant- 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor
- Experience with running medium to large sized projects in the public, municipal, or commercial markets
- Undergraduate degree in construction field a plus
- Demonstrates good organizational skills.
- Shows good judgment in project conflict resolution with some supervision.
- Works effectively with co-workers and members of the project team.
- Flexible
- A competitive base salary between $115,000-$145,000 (Depending on Experience)
- Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based.
- Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
- Generous 401K structure
- Gas card
- Company profit sharing
- Career advancement to the highest level
- Generous PTO Days
- Company wide events
- Gas/fuel card offered
- Company Vehicle offered
- Company phone and laptop provided
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