Powers & Sons Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Chicago, Illinois office.
The Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring each project meets its safety, quality, schedule, financial, and client-service objectives.
This position serves as the primary point of coordination between owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, field leadership, and internal project teams.
The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who can manage complex project details, build strong relationships, anticipate risk, and maintain accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Skills for This Role
Microsoft Office
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Position Summary
Powers & Sons Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Chicago, Illinois office.
The Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring each project meets its safety, quality, schedule, financial, and client-service objectives.
This position serves as the primary point of coordination between owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, field leadership, and internal project teams.
The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who can manage complex project details, build strong relationships, anticipate risk, and maintain accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction and procurement through construction, closeout, and warranty.
Develop, maintain, and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and overall project execution plans.
Coordinate closely with Superintendents to align field operations, manpower, logistics, safety, quality, and project sequencing.
Manage owner and design-team communications, including progress meetings, reporting, decision tracking, and issue resolution.
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Ability to lead multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with construction management, scheduling, estimating, and Microsoft Office software.
Experience with public, institutional, education, healthcare, civic, industrial, or similar commercial construction projects is preferred.
OSHA 30 certification or the ability to obtain it.
What We Are Looking For
A project leader who takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
A strong communicator who can build trust with clients, field teams, and trade partners.
A financially disciplined manager who understands how project decisions affect cost, schedule, risk, and profitability.
A collaborative professional who works effectively across operations, preconstruction, accounting, safety, and executive leadership.
A problem-solver who anticipates challenges and acts before they affect project performance.
A team builder who is willing to coach others and contribute to the continued growth of the Gary office.
Powers & Sons
Join a respected, family-owned construction company with nearly six decades of experience.
Lead meaningful projects that strengthen communities across Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago region.
Work directly with experienced leaders who value accountability, relationships, and professional development.
Build long-term client and industry relationships in a visible project leadership role.
Contribute to the continued growth of an established construction organization.
Powers & Sons Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About Powers & Sons Construction
Construction156 employeesFounded 1967
Family-owned Midwestern contractor delivering general contracting, construction management, design-build, and owner's-representative services for public and private clients.
