Project Manager - Federal Construction | Chicagoland

Michael Page • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $115,000 - $135,000 / year • 3m ago

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD115,000 - USD135,000 per year

Work on large scale Federal projects throughout the Chicagoland area
Competitive base salary, 401k, bonus

About Our Client

Our client is a growing, veteran-owned general contractor specializing in federal and government construction projects throughout the Midwest. With a strong backlog of awarded work and an impressive pipeline extending well into next year, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead multiple high-profile projects and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have direct exposure to executive leadership, real influence over project success, and a clear path for long-term career advancement.

Job Description

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing federal construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, field teams, and project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage multiple federal construction projects from inception through completion
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts
Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
Build and maintain strong relationships with federal clients through regular onsite meetings
Lead subcontractor coordination, contract administration, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Monitor project financials, forecasting, and reporting
Ensure compliance with all federal contract requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations
Collaborate with executive leadership on project strategy and execution
Travel to project sites throughout the Midwest as needed

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will possess:
- 5-10+ years of Project Management experience with a general contractor
- Proven experience managing federal or government construction projects
- Experience working directly with federal agencies or government clients
- Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project documentation
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive base salary: $115,000-$1350,000, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Stable backlog of awarded projects with long-term job security
Opportunity to work on impactful federal construction projects throughout the Midwest
Collaborative, family-oriented culture where every employee has a voice
Direct access to executive leadership and mentorship opportunities
Significant career growth within a rapidly expanding organization
Flexible work environment with a healthy work-life balance
Hybrid schedule consisting of approximately 50% office and 50% project site presence

Contact

Emma Jackson

Quote job ref

JN-072026-7075444

Job summary

Sector

Construction

Sub Sector

Project Manager

Industry

Property

Where

Chicago

Contract Type

Permanent

Consultant name

Emma Jackson

Job Reference

JN-072026-7075444

Michael Page is an inclusive employer. We want to make sure you have everything you need to perform at your best throughout our hiring process, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to support with your application or interview.

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