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Project Manager - Cold & Food Group

Power Construction and Careers
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Cold & Food Group position at Power Construction and Careers?

ABOUT POWER:
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.
We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.

COLD & FOOD GROUP:
Specializing in Design Build cold storage and food processing facilities nationwide, our in-house team comprises architects, engineers, construction managers, and self-perform crews focused on our project's most critical components, such as the building’s thermal envelope, MEP and refrigeration systems.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide overall management for pre-construction activities and work with the superintendent to ensure successful project completion. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained. Make decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationships with client and profitability of projects which he/she manages. Acts without close supervision. Requires proven experience and judgment required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and strengthen client relationship.
  • Accurately estimates projects from conceptual through construction documents.
  • Work with in-house Designers to facilitate early-stage design process
  • Responsible for overall budgeting / bidding activities on projects.
  • Provide initial schedule for estimating and bidding purpose. Assist superintendent with detailed construction scheduling as necessary.
  • Negotiate, award, write and enforce contracts.
  • Review with superintendent project costs to ensure project is kept within budget.
  • Ensure compliance with bond and insurance requirements.
  • Maintain subcontractor relationships. Assist with conflict resolution.
  • Work with superintendent on job site logistics and schedule.
  • Coordinate office support as required for project needs.
  • Coordinate all close-out activities on a timely basis.
  • Conduct site analysis and land acquisition due diligence for clients, as needed.
  • Perform additional assignments per client or management direction.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent
  • Extensive (4-10 years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and staff management.
  • Must be willing to travel 2-3x/mo to project sites for 1-2 days at a time
  • Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
  • Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
  • Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
COMPENSATION DETAILS:
Salary Range: $90,000 - $152,000

Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.

Salary : $90,000 - $152,000

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