What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at Chamberlain Advisors?
Title: Construction Project Manager
Location: Darien, IL (On-Site)
Duration & Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: $105,000–$135,000 salary range based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Access to Healthcare and Dental Insurance Plan of Choice, 401(k), and additional benefits available upon request.
Summary
Chamberlain Advisors is partnering with a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm to identify a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of commercial and institutional construction projects. This role requires a motivated and collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments, builds strong partnerships, and can drive the entire construction process—from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project planning, subcontractor management, cost control, scheduling, and client communication, and is looking for a place to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact. Click Apply Now to join the Chamberlain experience.
What You Will Be Accountable For
With over 85 years of excellence in architecture, engineering, and construction, our client has built a legacy of innovation and impact. Originally founded as a civil engineering firm in 1939, they have continually disrupted industry norms—pioneering integrated Design Led-Design Build services and delivering forward-thinking environmental solutions long before they became standard practice. Today, their team of more than 200 dedicated professionals continues to shape the future through visionary design, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering value, sustainability, and purpose-driven work for the communities they serve.
Why Work with Chamberlain?
Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Location: Darien, IL (On-Site)
Duration & Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: $105,000–$135,000 salary range based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Access to Healthcare and Dental Insurance Plan of Choice, 401(k), and additional benefits available upon request.
Summary
Chamberlain Advisors is partnering with a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm to identify a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of commercial and institutional construction projects. This role requires a motivated and collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments, builds strong partnerships, and can drive the entire construction process—from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project planning, subcontractor management, cost control, scheduling, and client communication, and is looking for a place to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact. Click Apply Now to join the Chamberlain experience.
What You Will Be Accountable For
- Develop work scopes, solicit bids, perform scope reviews, and negotiate subcontracts
- Serve as the main point of contact with clients, ensuring satisfaction and proactive resolution of project issues
- Develop and maintain overall project schedules, collaborating with stakeholders to avoid delays
- Manage subcontractors professionally and ensure timely review/processing of all documentation including submittals and pay applications
- Prepare and maintain project reports including cost reports, schedule updates, and monthly progress summaries
- Facilitate RFI resolution between Owner and design team
- Oversee the change order management process and ensure financial tracking and accountability
- Manage the full spectrum of project financials and reporting
- Participate in proposal preparation, bid strategy, and new client development initiatives
- Enforce quality control plans and collaborate with design teams from initiation to closeout
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s in CM a plus)
- 5 years of Project Management experience in commercial or institutional construction
- Strong knowledge and experience in bidding, work scope development, cost reporting, and project scheduling
- OSHA 30 certification (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal teams, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and clients
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with Procore and CMiC (preferred)
- Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit is a plus
With over 85 years of excellence in architecture, engineering, and construction, our client has built a legacy of innovation and impact. Originally founded as a civil engineering firm in 1939, they have continually disrupted industry norms—pioneering integrated Design Led-Design Build services and delivering forward-thinking environmental solutions long before they became standard practice. Today, their team of more than 200 dedicated professionals continues to shape the future through visionary design, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering value, sustainability, and purpose-driven work for the communities they serve.
Why Work with Chamberlain?
Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Salary : $105,000 - $135,000
