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Project Manager

James McHugh Construction Co.
$105,000-$130,000
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1737 S Michigan Ave (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
We are seeking a new Project Manager to join our Adaptive Reuse team. As an PM you will provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating job site team, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Responsible to manage all or, on larger projects with multiple Project Managers, a designated part of a project. As a member of the Project Management team, you will work under the Project Executive alongside the Superintendent and other members of the project team. Responsibilities of a Project Manager: Plan, organize and staff key field positions through regional department heads. Decide staffing needs of project and coordinate fulfillment of same. Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards. Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate construction activities and manage the relationships. Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures. Represent company in project meetings; assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc. Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.). Maintain good client relationships with a goal of obtaining future work from the client. Have other duties and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications of a Project Manager: A 4-year engineering degree or ten plus years equivalent experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required. Experience managing adaptive reuse projects a plus 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 vital. Superior communication and interpersonal (tacts, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential. To be a business-oriented person. Why You'll Love Us: McHugh provides a platform for collaboration, transparency, and efficiency. Within that seamless approach, we offer a full range of core competencies and capabilities including general contracting, construction management, design-build, preconstruction services, program management, concrete construction, structural engineering services on behalf of every client on every project. McHugh's unwavering commitment and transparency to its clients, its ability to deliver exceptional results on time and within budget, and its dedication to growing and developing its partnerships with subcontractors is the reputation we've built and the reason behind our 80% repeat business. We offer the following benefits: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Medical Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Programs Vacation Leave Sick Leave Holiday Pay Paid Parental Leave Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability *Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship*