Full-Time

Project Manager

Civil Construction

Posted on 8/21/2026

Keeley Construction

Keeley Construction

11-50 employees

General contractor delivering diverse construction projects

No salary listed

St. Louis, MO, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience performing the primary responsibilities listed for the role is required.
  • Technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission and distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects are required.
  • The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word is beneficial.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans before project kickoff to align scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Build, manage, and strategize project schedules, and identify and rectify potential impacts.
  • Understand and coordinate all roles within the project lifecycle, from administrative functions to owner responsibilities.
  • Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs, ensuring materials meet specifications and packing slips match delivered quantities.
  • Manage risk related to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city or county specifications, and other contractors working on-site.
  • Work with estimators to organize pre-construction meetings with key operations supervisors to help produce projects.
  • Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.
  • Communicate and coordinate with municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.
  • Schedule subcontractors when needed and manage communication to avoid operational delays.
  • Read and write subcontracts and vendor agreements based on owners' contract requirements.
  • Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, and related project personnel.
  • Manage and grow a team by taking responsibility for team members' development and growth.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure consistent communication and alignment throughout the project.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Keeley Construction operates as a construction partner in the Chicagoland area, serving a wide range of markets including office, commercial, industrial, warehouse, food service, education, and LEED projects. It provides construction services from start to finish, helping clients rebuild and improve assets while managing projects to meet budget and schedule goals. The team combines years of local experience with up-to-date methods and technologies, and treats the client relationship as a true partnership focused on delivering value. Keeley differentiates itself through a diverse, experienced staff across many sectors, a proven record of successful projects, and a commitment to performance that exceeds project requirements. Its goal is to deliver every project on time, within budget, and beyond client expectations.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Villa Park, Illinois

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Mapletree’s 312,306-square-foot Joliet warehouse targets Summer 2026 delivery.
  • Woodridge’s 64,421-square-foot Seefried facility is scheduled for January 2026 completion.
  • Keeley’s 2026 pipeline spans DHL, HELUKABEL, and RANA food-facility projects.

What critics are saying

  • June 2025 trademark suit against Keeley Construction Group threatens branding costs and distraction.
  • Heavy industrial exposure ties results to Joliet, Woodridge, and Illinois warehouse demand cycles.
  • Aggressive 18-month IKO delivery and multiple 2026 completions raise schedule-slippage risk.

What makes Keeley Construction unique

  • Sean Keeley became president in October 2025 after Bill Keeley’s decades-long run.
  • Keeley’s integrated self-perform teams handle civil, steel erection, and millwright scopes.
  • Keeley won 2025 REjournals General Contractor of the Year and repeats industrial wins.

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Company News

Keeley
Jul 20th, 2026
Breaking ground on another industrial project with Mapletree in Joliet.

Breaking ground on another industrial project with Mapletree in Joliet. Keeley Construction recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 419,520-square-foot industrial facility at 1851 Brandon Road in Joliet, Illinois. The ceremony brought together representatives from Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, CAGE, and the Keeley Construction team to mark the beginning of another collaborative project. This development marks Keeley's second project with Mapletree in Joliet. Together, the two industrial facilities represent more than 731,800 square feet currently under construction, highlighting the continued strength of the partnership and Keeley's growing presence in the region's industrial market. "The opportunity to work with Mapletree again speaks to the value of strong partnerships. We appreciate their continued trust in Keeley Construction and look forward to working alongside the entire project team to deliver another quality facility for the Joliet community." - Sean Keeley of Keeley Construction. Projects of this scale are built through collaboration from the very beginning. Keeley is proud to work alongside Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, and CAGE as construction gets underway. Keeley Construction, Inc. appreciate the opportunity to continue building with trusted partners and look forward to sharing progress as this project takes shape.