Full-Time

Senior Project Manager

Aviation Construction Market

Leopardo

Leopardo

201-500 employees

Construction firm delivering diverse, large-scale projects

Compensation Overview

$125k - $150k/yr

+ Annual discretionary bonus + Vehicle allowance

Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or architecture-related fields, or equivalent training and related experience.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction.
  • Experience working on aviation construction projects is strongly preferred.
  • A proven record of success on large and/or complex projects.
  • A deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and knowledge of the market and industry.
  • Significant training and experience with technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate and efficient results.
  • A valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Take charge of the overall administration, execution, and completion of complex or large-sized projects.
  • Oversee project development, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
  • Monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between teams, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client and architect/engineer relationships.
  • Support preconstruction efforts by assisting with budgets and estimates, providing value-design suggestions, and soliciting, qualifying, reviewing, and evaluating subcontractor bids.
  • Prepare and incorporate general-conditions work into the overall budget.
  • Coordinate permit applications for review, approval, and submittal.
  • Coordinate with the leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections.
  • Negotiate, award, and write subcontracts in collaboration with the leader.
  • Complete bid and post-bid subcontractor risk-mitigation management.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed schedule covering preconstruction activities, the critical path, owner move-in, inspections, and punch-list activities.
  • Prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
  • Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge or Market Leader as required.
  • Review and approve invoices for goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general-conditions work.
  • Manage shop-drawing and submittal schedules, requests for information, and change-order processes.
  • Coordinate and conduct required meetings.
  • Ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality-control procedures and safety inspections.
  • Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws.
  • Build and nurture relationships with clients, owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
  • Promote Leopardo and network within the construction industry.
  • Assist with recruiting and training efforts as required.
  • Advise project teams that may include a Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer, and interns.
Desired Qualifications
  • Field experience in construction.
  • Viewpoint experience.
  • OSHA 30-Hour certification.
  • LEED Green Associate accreditation.

Leopardo is a national construction company that plans, manages, and builds projects across many sectors, from healthcare and senior living to airports, retail, and multi-family housing. Founded in 1977, it brings together hundreds of professionals and offices nationwide to handle a wide range of projects of all sizes and complexities for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, developers, and healthcare providers. Its approach combines a large, diverse team with structured programs and resources to guide projects from initial concept through completion. Leopardo differentiates itself through its market breadth, depth of experience across many sectors, and a strong emphasis on its people and career development, offering benefits, training, mentorship, and community involvement. The company’s goal is to deliver award-winning construction results for a broad set of clients, building lasting relationships while expanding its footprint across the nation.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Founded

1979

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Leopardo opened a Washington, D.C. office on March 19, 2026, expanding East Coast access.
  • Humboldt Park's The Ave. broke ground May 16, 2025, with completion targeted fall 2026.
  • Leadership additions in Ohio and business development signal active pursuit of healthcare growth.

What critics are saying

  • Leopardo's regional expansion raises overhead before every new office consistently fills backlog.
  • Affordable-housing projects like The Ave. finish in fall 2026, delaying revenue realization.
  • A major safety claim or contract dispute could trigger multimillion-dollar losses and reputation damage.

What makes Leopardo unique

  • Leopardo now operates in Illinois, Ohio, Florida, and Washington, D.C. nationwide.
  • Its 2026 portfolio spans affordable housing, healthcare, civic work, and adaptive reuse.
  • Downers Grove Civic Center won a 2026 Chicago Building Congress Merit Award.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Group Accident Insurance

Legal Services

Pet Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Company News

REJournals
Feb 6th, 2026
Leopardo Construction adds VP of operations in Ohio office

Leopardo Construction adds VP of operations in Ohio office. February 6, 2026 Leopardo Construction hired Eric Dey as Vice President of Operations for its Ohio office in Cleveland. In his role, Dey will oversee operational strategy, project execution, and team development across Ohio, supporting Leopardo's expanding regional footprint while strengthening relationships with clients, trade partners, and industry stakeholders. Dey brings more than two decades of construction leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Construction Services at TriMark SS Kemp & Co., where he oversaw all construction operations, led multidisciplinary teams, and managed more than $100 million in annual backlog across hundreds of projects. His background includes executive-level oversight of operations, budgeting, contract negotiations, process development, and team mentorship, with a strong emphasis on delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes. Prior to that, Dey spent a decade with The Albert M. Higley Co., where he specialized in leading high-dollar, highly complex healthcare construction projects throughout Ohio. His portfolio includes major hospital expansions, occupied-space renovations, and phased healthcare environments requiring extensive coordination, safety planning, and stakeholder alignment. He is a Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) and an active member of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). Leopardo has already established a strong foundation in Ohio with the successful delivery of 1060 Bolivar, a multifamily residential community in downtown Cleveland, and 45 Erieview, a large-scale office-to-residential conversion that required extensive coordination and adaptive reuse expertise. The firm is also preparing to break ground on Belle Oaks, a highly anticipated class-A, multi-family and mixed-use development in Richmond Heights.

REJournals
Jun 11th, 2025
Leopardo Construction breaks ground on 52-unit affordable-housing development in Chicago's Humboldt Park

Leopardo Construction breaks ground on 52-unit affordable-housing development in Chicago's Humboldt Park. Leopardo Construction, in partnership with Ujamaa Construction, recently broke ground on The Ave., a 52-unit mixed-use affordable housing development at 3601 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood. The May 16 groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key members of Leopardo's construction team, representatives from Ujamaa, members of the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and its partner, KMW Communities, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Congressman Danny Davis, and 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. The four-story development will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as a fitness center, bike room, indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces, onsite parking, and approximately 1,000 square feet of retail space. The Ave. will also support efforts to revitalize and strengthen the Humboldt Park community by bringing high-quality, affordable housing and amenities to an area in need of both. With a proven track record in delivering high-profile developments, Leopardo brings extensive expertise to affordable housing projects across the Chicago area and the Midwest. In addition to The Ave., Leopardo has served as general contractor on several significant projects including Sheffield of Lincoln Park, Prospect Senior Lofts, Canvas at Leland Plaza, and Encuentro Square. With construction on The Ave. beginning this spring, completion is anticipated in fall 2026.

REJournals
Apr 25th, 2025
Chicago's Leopardo adds director of business development, healthcare specialist

Chicago's Leopardo adds director of business development, healthcare specialist. Chicago's Leopardo added Bethanie Smith as Director of Business Development, National Healthcare Market. With more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, consulting, and customer success, Smith will play a key role in driving growth and expanding Leopardo's relationships in these core markets on a national level. Smith joins Leopardo from Ryan Fireprotection, where she successfully generated and nurtured leads, developed contract proposals, and managed accounts for both prospective and existing clients. Prior to that, she served as Director of Client Experience at Teamshares, advising over eighty businesses on organizational structure, communication strategies, compensation, and financial management. Smith's expertise in business development, relationship-building, and strategic consulting make her an invaluable addition to Leopardo's growing team. Leopardo's continued expansion reflects its commitment to delivering tailored, high-quality construction solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, senior living, residential, corporate office, aviation, retail, and hospitality. With a growing national presence, the company remains focused on building lasting client relationships and driving industry-leading innovation.

Yahoo
Feb 27th, 2025
Glasgow Fort's 'favourite pizza' spot reveals opening date for second venue

Leopardo announced it will open a brand-new eatery in the former Doner Haus restaurant on West Nile Street in the city centre on Thursday, March 6.

Informa TechTarget
Oct 10th, 2024
Leopardo Construction names new CFO, other execs

Leopardo tapped Todd Welch as its new financial head, according to the release.