Construction Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Construction Project Manager managing projects from inception through close-out and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Reporting on project deliverables and resolving stakeholder issues.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage projects from inception through close-out
Be accountable for project deliverables
Communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders
Resolve issues throughout the project life cycle
Provide technical and construction support by managing project budget and schedule
Monitor design scope development, review designs, review constructability logic and value management
Manage overall project coordination
Responsible for contractor and consultant contracts including Architects/Engineers and other technical consultants
Coordinate design review efforts with CHA, City of Chicago Department of Buildings and regulatory agencies for compliance with regulations and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field or equivalent field/management experience
Minimum 4 years of responsibility in a project manager role for construction and/or building maintenance projects
Preferably for City of Chicago agencies or HUD projects
Excellent communication (written, verbal and interpersonal) and negotiation skills
Effective problem-solving skills along with excellent organizational and planning experience
Ability to meet schedule and budget commitments in a dynamic environment
Working knowledge of federal, state and local housing regulations and budgeting/accounting principles is preferred
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects
Proficient use of MS Office required
Minimum OSHA 30-Hour certification required or obtained within six (6) months of employment
PMP and CCM Certifications desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementschedule managementdesign reviewconstructability logicvalue managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsplanning skillsknowledge of housing regulations

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillsinterpersonal skillsability to manage multiple projects

Certifications

OSHA 30-Hour certificationPMP certificationCCM certification