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Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

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Hoffman Estates, IL · $140k–$150k a year · Posted October 14, 2026

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Lead and manage large, complex heavy highway, airport, and civil construction projects from planning through closeout.

Collaborate with Project Superintendents, General Superintendents, and Estimators to coordinate execution, resources, budgets, and schedules.

Oversee project financial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, profitability, progress billing, and cash flow management.

Develop, review, and maintain detailed construction schedules, including CPM schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.

Manage construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation.

Identify, price, prepare, negotiate, and manage change orders, extra work, and contract modifications.

Monitor project progress, identify scheduling delays and cost risks, and implement corrective actions.

Coordinate with owners, government agencies, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to meet project requirements.

Manage project administration including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, progress reports, and payment applications.

Lead project meetings, preconstruction planning sessions, and post-construction reviews.

Negotiate schedule extensions, resolve contractual disputes, and coordinate recovery plans when necessary.

Supervise, mentor, and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers while providing technical guidance and leadership.

Ensure projects meet contractual obligations, safety requirements, quality standards, schedules, and profitability targets.

Communicate major project risks, financial concerns, and operational issues to executive leadership.