Overview
The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County (AHC) serves as the nonprofit construction management partner for Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH). CPAH is a nonprofit that has developed or preserved more than 1,800 affordable homes, advancing its mission to develop affordable housing and provide services that empower individuals and families to secure and retain quality housing.

AHC is now expanding our in-house general contracting capacity to deliver new, ground-up, affordable multi-family housing across the northern suburbs of Illinois. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to serve as the foundational construction leader for this growing program. This is a long-term, stable role for an experienced builder to lead meaningful, well-organized projects that provide safe, durable housing for families and seniors. AHC offers a predictable pace and workload, a professional and collaborative culture, and a purpose-driven opportunity to help build a lasting affordable housing platform in the communities where we work.

Responsibilities

You will lead the delivery of AHC’s in-house general contracting program for ground-up affordable housing developments, currently targeting 30+ new units annually. You will manage construction schedules, subcontractors, budgets, inspections, and compliance while establishing repeatable field standards and processes that will support long-term program growth. The role may also involve rehabilitation and/or adaptive re-use projects.

Responsibilities include:

Manage multiple ground-up, mid-size, multi-family residential construction projects

Track progress, budgets, schedules, and quality

Prepare sites for municipal, state, and federal inspections

Manage prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance

Oversee jobsite safety and OSHA compliance

Maintain project documentation and compliance records

Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and lien waivers

Initially, this role will combine project management and site leadership responsibilities. As the program grows, dedicated site superintendents will be added to support you. These duties include:

Serve as the primary field contact

Establish consistent field standards and repeatable construction practices

Coordinate all site activity, subcontractors, inspections, and schedules

Oversee modular delivery, setting, and integration

Experience

This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who:

Has managed publicly funded residential construction (LIHTC, IHDA, HUD, ARPA, CDBG, etc.)

Has worked with prevailing wage and certified payroll projects

Has experience with mid-to-large scale residential development and site work

Understands inspections, compliance, and documentation requirements

Values quality, safety, and long-term durability

Is seeking a stable, predictable, long-term role

Wants meaningful work that directly benefits local families and seniors

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years residential construction project management or superintendent experience

Publicly funded or prevailing wage project experience strongly preferred

Modular construction experience a plus

Familiarity with construction management and documentation software such as Procore, Buildertrend, Autodesk, Bluebeam, or similar platforms

Ability to learn and adapt to internal systems and workflows.

Strong documentation and organizational skills with experience managing construction documentation, schedules, budgets, and compliance records.

OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification and First Aid/CPR/AED training and/or willingness to obtain or renew certifications as needed.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Comfortable working directly with inspectors, engineers, and funding agencies

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 5% Match
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Libertyville, IL 60048

Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County

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