Senior Project Manager

5 days ago


Chicago, IL, United States Appleton Finn Full time

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

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Executive Recruiter & Senior Business Consultant - Appleton FinnHeavy Civil & General Building Construction

Are you a proven leader in commercial construction looking to step into a role where you can shape landmark projects?

Were partnered with a top-tier commercial contractor in Chicago thats delivering some of the Midwests most ambitious and high-profile buildsfrom complex vertical developments to mega mixed-use projects exceeding $1 billion in value.

As a Senior Project Manager, youll be trusted to lead large-scale commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing both client relationships and internal teams with precision and confidence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by building teams, mentoring others, and delivering exceptional results.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Overseeing the full project lifecycle on major commercial builds (typically $100M+)
  • Managing all aspects of project execution: budget, schedule, subcontractor coordination, client communication, and team leadership
  • Collaborating closely with preconstruction, field teams, and executive leadership
  • Ensuring all safety, quality, and performance standards are consistently met or exceeded

What Were Looking For:

  • 8+ years of experience in commercial construction with at least 3 years in a Project Manager or Senior PM role
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale projects ($50M $500M+ ideally)
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience with ground-up construction highly preferred
  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Whats On Offer:

  • Competitive base salary of $170,000 $185,000
  • Career growth opportunities with one of the nations most respected builders
  • Exposure to marquee projects shaping the Chicago skyline
Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Project Management
  • Industries Construction

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