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Project Manager - Commercial Construction in Chicago

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A growing Chicago general contractor is looking for a Project Manager who likes owning a project from estimate to closeout. You'll work on meaningful commercial projects across the city with a team that values doing the work right.

What You'll Do
• Manage commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Build and track budgets and cost reports in Procore
• Prepare monthly pay applications and keep billing on schedule
• Run estimates and quantity take-offs, and help price new work
• Build and maintain project schedules
• Manage subcontractors, scope changes and change orders
• Keep owners, architects and field teams informed and aligned

What You Bring
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction
• Hands-on experience with Procore, cost reporting and pay apps
• Solid estimating and take-off skills
• Strong scheduling, organization and communication skills
• A degree in construction management or a related field is a plus

What We Offer
• $100,000–$135,000 per year, based on experience
• Benefits package
• A close-knit team where your work is visible and valued

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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