Construction Project Manager

Plante Moran

Construction Project Manager overseeing large-scale projects for senior living clients. Collaborating with clients and vendors while ensuring budget and schedule adherence in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide program leadership by working with existing clients
Collaborate directly with clients to oversee multiple vendors and client stakeholders
Advise on program risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
Offer guidance on best practices and industry standards for contracting methods, program scheduling, and budget decisions
Provide advice on issue resolution in line with project objectives
Interact, coordinate, and communicate effectively with all levels of client management and support staff
Review vendor invoices, billings, and pay applications to ensure compliance with the program budget and lender procedures
Evaluate design and construction issues throughout construction of the program
Prepare and deliver presentations to clients as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering Degree, Architecture Degree, or Construction Management Degree from an accredited college or university
8+ years of building, design, and construction experience in project management, construction administration or construction field management
Construction field experience on large-scale residential, commercial, or institutional work
Knowledge of construction best practices
Understanding of the design process that drives scope and budget development
Construction cost estimating experience is desirable
Experience with vertical construction is desirable
Experience with design or construction of senior living or multi-family housing is desirable
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Scheduling Software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid sick time
Discretionary bonus plan
Business-related travel expense reimbursement
Lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan for eligible staff

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction administrationconstruction field managementconstruction cost estimatingdesign processrisk mitigation strategiesprogram schedulingbudget managementissue resolutionvendor management

Soft Skills

program leadershipcollaborationcommunicationcoordinationadvisory skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementclient relationship management

Certifications

Engineering DegreeArchitecture DegreeConstruction Management Degree