Senior Project Manager

Clune Construction Company

. Support business development and operational excellence through recruiting, mentoring, training initiatives, strategic planning, and continuous improvement .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $157,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction project management, including strategic planning, risk mitigation, and financial oversight. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and ensure successful project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Project ManagementCommercial Construction ExperienceStrategic PlanningRisk MitigationBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project Execution PlanningValue EngineeringCost ControlContract NegotiationProcurement PlanningEstimatingChange Order ManagementConstructability ReviewsFinancial ReconciliationProposal Evaluation

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCommunicationTeam BuildingClient Liaison

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Construction ManagementBachelor of Science in ArchitectureBachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

General ContractorCommercial ConstructionProject CloseoutOwner TurnoverTrade Partner Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support business development and operational excellence through recruiting, mentoring, training initiatives, strategic planning, and continuous improvement
Lead project pursuits and preconstruction strategy, including client interviews, RFP responses, presentations, conceptual estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews, procurement planning, and GMP and lump sum proposals
Establish execution plans, define project goals, align teams, and ensure successful delivery from preconstruction through closeout
Direct subcontractor procurement, bid strategy, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, commercial risk mitigation, and trade partner performance
Serve as primary executive liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners
Oversee budgets, forecasting, cash flow, contingency, change orders, cost control, contract administration, and project profitability
Partner with field leadership to monitor schedule, procurement, quality, constructability, risk, and project controls
Identify and mitigate financial, contractual, schedule, procurement, constructability, and operational risks
Lead commissioning, owner turnover, warranty transition, final documentation, contract closeout, and financial reconciliation
Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers and build high-performing teams
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred
Prior experience working for a commercial general contractor preferred
9+ years of construction project management experience
2-3 years of experience specifically in commercial construction required
Ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy
All candidates must provide a resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance