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Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

rwedesignbuild • Downers Grove, IL, us
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every project presents new challenges and opportunities? Are you a strategic thinker who can see the big picture while staying focused on the details that drive successful outcomes?

RWE Design Build is a rapidly growing design-build general contractor seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager to lead complex healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is an opportunity for a driven leader who enjoys building strong relationships, solving complex problems, mentoring teams, and delivering outstanding results for clients.

If you're energized by managing multiple priorities, developing creative solutions, and driving projects to completion with excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

  • Join a high-growth company with significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

  • Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about collaboration and excellence.

  • Lead impactful projects that improve communities and create lasting value.

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Performance-driven culture where initiative, accountability, and results are recognized and rewarded.

  • Opportunity to influence project strategy, client relationships, and company growth.

What You'll Do

  • Lead large-scale and complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.

  • Drive project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution activities.

  • Lead preconstruction efforts including estimating reviews, constructability analysis, value engineering, and risk assessment.

  • Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, invoices, and overall financial performance.

  • Identify project risks early and implement practical solutions to keep projects on track.

  • Lead project meetings and provide clear, timely communication to stakeholders and company leadership.

  • Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

  • Mentor and support Project Managers and project teams, helping drive consistency and best practices across projects.

  • Deliver projects that exceed client expectations while supporting the continued growth of the organization.

What We're Looking For

  • Natural leader who inspires confidence and builds trust with clients, partners, and project teams.

  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

  • Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.

  • Strategic thinker who can balance long-term objectives with day-to-day project demands.

  • Self-motivated, resourceful, adaptable, and results-oriented.

  • Professional, confident, and customer-focused.

  • Passion for delivering high-quality work and continuously improving processes and outcomes.



Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

  • 8+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, healthcare construction, design-build, or general contracting.

  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex, and high-value construction projects.

  • Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.

  • Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.



Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K w/ company match
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays

Recruiter/Agency Policy:

RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.



Requirements
REQUIREMENTS 7+ years of proven experience as a project manager (running ground-up projects independently) 7+ years of ground-up, commercial experience Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred. Proficient in Procore & MS Project Familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards Willingness to travel to project sites regularly Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

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