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Project Manager - Cold Storage in Chicago

Date Posted: 04 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A Chicago-area general contractor is hiring a Project Manager to lead cold storage and temperature-controlled warehouse projects.

Pay range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

What You'll Do

  • Manage cold storage, freezer and cooler facility projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Coordinate insulated metal panel, refrigeration and slab-on-insulation scopes
  • Own budgets, schedules, buyout and owner reporting
  • Lead subcontractors and design teams

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor
  • Cold storage, food processing or temperature-controlled facility experience
  • Strong cost control and scheduling skills
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • A stable pipeline of work and a clear path for growth

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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