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Senior Project Manager - Higher Education Construction in Downers Grove

Date Posted: 09 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A respected general contractor in the Chicago area is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead higher education projects.

What You'll Do

  • Lead higher education projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Manage budgets, schedules, contracts and owner relationships
  • Mentor project managers and project engineers
  • Coordinate phasing on active campuses
  • Drive quality, safety and profitability

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of experience with a general contractor
  • Higher education or institutional project experience
  • Proven success managing projects of $20M+
  • Strong client-facing and leadership skills
  • Degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred

What We Offer

  • Pay range $140K–$180K plus benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) and paid time off
  • Steady project backlog and room to grow

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship is available.

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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