Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager- $135K annually DOE!

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Construction Project Manager for our construction client at $135K annually DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will oversee multiple commercial construction projects from bid through closeout, with a strong focus on client satisfaction, financial performance, and schedule adherence. This role is primarily office-based downtown with regular visits to active job sites.

• Lead projects as the primary project manager (not PE or APM), taking full ownership from preconstruction through turnover.
• Spend approximately 75% of time in the downtown office and 25% in the field visiting project sites within a 100?mile radius.
• Bid and manage projects across multiple markets, including healthcare, large-scale office buildouts, capital improvements for high-rises, fitness centers, roof decks, basements, retail (e.g., Portillo’s, Starbucks), municipal work (e.g., schools), and custom homes.
• Prepare and review bids and estimates independently and as part of a bid team, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Lead subcontractor outreach, negotiation, and award, and oversee subcontract development and execution.
• Manage all aspects of contract administration, including owner and subcontractor agreements, documentation, and compliance.
• Monitor project budgets closely, performing cost control, cost forecasting, and profit maximization throughout the life of the project.
• Oversee and process owner and subcontractor change orders, ensuring timely pricing, documentation, and approvals.
• Manage the pay application process, including review, submission, and tracking to support healthy project cash flow.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules with logic ties, and drive the team to meet key milestones and final completion dates.
• Facilitate and lead client-facing project meetings, providing clear updates on budget, schedule, risks, and next steps.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively, offering practical, solutions-oriented recommendations.
• Juggle multiple projects and bids at once, effectively prioritizing tasks and allocating time and resources.
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Field Operations, and PM Operations to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Foster strong client relationships to support repeat business and referrals, keeping client satisfaction at the forefront.

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule/Shift Details: Day shift

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience functioning as a Project Manager in construction (not as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager).
• Proven experience managing commercial projects in one or more of the following: healthcare, office buildouts, capital improvements, retail, municipal, or custom residential.
• Track record managing projects in the $3–$5 million range, with the ability to handle larger, more complex work up to $40M+ in value.
• Strong background in bidding and estimating projects both independently and collaboratively on bid teams.
• Demonstrated skill in subcontractor negotiation, subcontract development, and contract administration.
• Expertise in cost control, project cost forecasting, and profit forecasting, with a focus on maximizing project margins.
• Hands-on experience with change order management for both owners and subcontractors, as well as pay application processes.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining master project schedules and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, with confidence in leading meetings and presenting updates.
• Strong risk management mindset, able to anticipate issues, pivot when needed, and deliver practical solutions.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Driven by teamwork, goal setting, and building long-term client relationships.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Values mentorship—open to being coached while also training and supporting other team members.
• Professional demeanor that remains calm and composed under pressure, with a “go above and beyond” mentality.
• Highly client-satisfaction oriented, receptive to constructive feedback, and committed to ongoing development.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Why choose Integrity Trade Services?

At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Interested? Want to Learn More?

Reach out to Melissa Bauza at or call 7 !

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