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Senior Construction Project Manager

Focus
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026 CLOSED ON 6/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Construction Project Manager position at Focus?

Overview

Oversees large-scale construction projects over $50M from concept through closeout and warranty. Responsible for proposals, estimating, contracts, scheduling, costing, quality, safety, and full P&L performance. Manages multiple projects and direct reports including PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents.


Key Responsibilities


Leadership & Team Management

  • Supervise, mentor, and conduct reviews for PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents.
  • Train and develop team members; lead internal and subcontractor meetings.
  • Participate in hiring and Project Team selection.

Client & Owner Relations

  • Maintain strong client relationships and guide owners through preconstruction to groundbreaking.
  • Lead OAC meetings and review all client correspondence.
  • Prepare proposals, estimates, schedules, and scope documents.

Preconstruction Management

  • Develop and track budgets, preliminary schedules, and logistics plans.
  • Ensure design documents meet program, budget, and constructability requirements at key milestones (30/70/90%).
  • Coordinate preconstruction activities including reports, approvals, permits, and utilities.
  • Review and approve proposals and secure fee approvals.

Project Administration & Controls

  • Oversee contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost tracking, and monthly reporting.
  • Manage job costs, profitability, schedule performance, and quality control programs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and project-specific safety plans.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

  • Solicit bids, prepare bid packages, issue clarifications, and evaluate proposals.
  • Coordinate shop drawings, submittals, and long-lead items.
  • Expedite subcontractors and enforce schedule adherence.

Construction Execution

  • Develop and maintain the construction schedule with the Superintendent.
  • Perform site visits for schedule, billing, and client coordination.
  • Manage change orders, pay applications, invoice approvals, and budget updates.
  • Ensure proactive communication across all stakeholders.

Closeout & Warranty

  • Lead punch list coordination, warranty management, and closeout documentation (O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts).
  • Prepare final project reports and coordinate marketing project summaries.


Qualifications Required:

  • 9-15 years of experience in residential/commercial construction with a thorough understanding of construction systems, phasing, logistics, scheduling and estimating
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Excellent leadership, organizational and managerial skills

Salary : $145,000 - $160,000

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