Full-Time

Construction Project Manager

Posted on 6/17/2025

Wight & Company

Wight & Company

201-500 employees

Integrated architecture, engineering, and construction services

Compensation Overview

$105k - $135k/yr

Senior

Burr Ridge, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Engineering or Construction Management undergraduate degree required
  • 5+ years Project Management experience on commercial/institutional projects
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with project management, trade contractors, architects and engineers and the ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision
  • Experience with bidding work, developing work scopes, subcontractor management project scheduling and cost reporting required
  • Microsoft Office Suite required
Responsibilities
  • Develop work scopes, solicit bids, conduct scope reviews and negotiate subcontracts
  • Communicate with client on project issues to assure client satisfaction
  • Develop and maintain overall project schedules; work with all parties to avoid delays
  • Assure the timely review/processing of submittals, pay applications and other project documentation
  • Manage Subcontractors; coordinate/communicate with subs in a professional manner
  • Prepare project reports, including cost reports, monthly reports and schedule updates
  • Facilitate RFI resolution with Owner and design team
  • Oversees change order management process
  • Responsible for the overall project financial management
  • Support project team on overall project requirements
  • Support bid pursuits, proposal preparation and new client development
  • Develops and adheres to project quality control plan
  • Collaborates with the design team from project initiation to completion
Desired Qualifications
  • Masters in CM a plus
  • OSHA 30 a plus
  • Microsoft Project expected
  • Procore and CMiC knowledge a plus
  • Knowledge of Building Information Modeling, Revit software desired

Wight & Company stands out for its unique Design Led-Design Build approach, integrating architecture, engineering, construction, and transportation services, which has led to significant cost and time savings. The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its Green Firm Certification from the Sustainable Performance Institute and its role in designing 30% of all Net-Zero buildings in Illinois. The culture at Wight & Company encourages design thinking, collaboration, and thoughtful risk-taking, fostering a dynamic and high-performance work environment.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1939

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
INACTIVE