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Project Manager

Job Description

Role: Construction Project Manager - Industrial & Data Centers

Salary Range: $125,000 – $160,000+ (depending on experience)

About

Our client is a well-established, privately held general contractor experiencing significant growth in the industrial sector. With a secured backlog exceeding $150M heading into 2026, they are expanding both locally and nationally through repeat clientele and aggressive new business development. Projects consist of large-scale industrial warehouses, distribution centers, cold storage facilities, and data centers – all $20M and above. This is a rare chance to join a company that is already successful yet still entrepreneurial in spirit. You will work directly with C-level executives on a daily basis, have real input on strategy, and play a key role in the continued growth of the industrial division.

Role Overview

As Project Manager, you will lead ground-up and major renovation industrial projects from award through close-out, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of $20M–$100M+ industrial projects (warehouses, distribution, cold storage, data centers).
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Lead preconstruction efforts including buyout, subcontracting, and value engineering.
  • Manage project teams, subcontractors, and owner/architect relationships.
  • Provide regular financial reporting, forecasting, and risk mitigation.
  • Drive safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance on every jobsite.
  • Collaborate directly with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and client development.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of construction project management experience.
  • Proven track record running industrial projects $20M+ (warehouse, distribution, cold storage, or data center experience strongly ).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field .
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in lump-sum, design-build, and negotiated work.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.

What They Offer

  • Base salary $125K–$160K+ (commensurate with experience)
  • Lucrative project-based and company bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Car allowance + cell phone
  • 15+ days PTO + holidays
  • Opportunity to grow with a company that is scaling nationally

Project Manager

Lombard, IL
Full time

Published on 12/30/2025

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