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Keeley Construction

General contractor delivering diverse construction projects

Project Manager - Civil Construction

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and at least five years of experience performing the listed primary responsibilities.
  • Technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission and distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes focused 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 recognize, identify, and rectify potential impacts.
  • Understand and coordinate roles across the project lifecycle, from administrative functions to owner responsibilities.
  • Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs, ensure materials meet specifications, and verify packing slips match delivered quantities.
  • Manage risks 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 a project.
  • Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.
  • Communicate and coordinate with local municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.
  • Schedule subcontractors as 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, and project engineers.
  • Manage and grow a team, taking responsibility for and genuine interest in team members' development and growth.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure consistent communication and alignment throughout the project.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word is a plus.

About the company

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

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Headquarters

Villa Park, Illinois

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Keeley broke ground on a 419,520-square-foot Mapletree facility in Joliet in August 2026.
  • Its website listed multiple 2026 healthcare and industrial completions by August 28, 2026.
  • Mapletree’s 731,800 square feet under construction keeps Keeley’s backlog visible into 2027.

What critics are saying

  • 302 Rockwell Intellectual Property sued Keeley Construction Group for trademark infringement in July 2025.
  • Keeley Electrical Contractors’ unpaid-work lawsuit against New Balance exposed receivables risk and collection delays.
  • Bill Keeley’s succession exit concentrates execution risk around Sean Keeley during 2026.

What makes Keeley Construction unique

  • Sean Keeley became president in October 2025 after Bill Keeley’s five-decade run.
  • Keeley won REjournals General Contractor of the Year in June 2025.
  • Mapletree’s August 2026 Joliet project shows repeat industrial-client trust and Chicagoland depth.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

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.