Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Chapple Design-Build

Job Title: Project Manager Date: March 2026

Reports to: VP, Controller

Job Summary

Provide overall management direction for two or more projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients or geographical area.

Coordinate key field positions with project superintendent and/or field coordinator.

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.

Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

1. Request bids for specific work scopes from subcontractors, review bids and select subcontractors accordingly.

Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities.

Represent company in project meetings.

4. Manage financial aspects of contracts and all other construction documentation (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client.

5. Makes decisions and recommendations that can greatly impact corporate relationship with client and profitability of projects that he manages. Acts without close supervision.

6. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Qualities/Attributes

Effectively manages a project of any size from start to finish with minimal supervision.

Effectively participates in sales efforts.

Actively participates in Strategic Planning.

Effectively manages cost and schedule projections.

Demonstrates effective organizational skills.

Exhibits strong project team leadership skills.

Shows good judgment consistently in project conflict resolution with minimal supervision.

Can prioritize and manage resources.

Effectively establishes trust and respect with both clients and co-workers.

Thinks strategically vs. tactically, plans well.

Exhibits personnel management ability, can effectively utilize associate project managers.Company Description

As a general contractor, extraordinary customer service and meticulous craftsmanship bring our clients back again and again — and we’re proud to build these lasting relationships.

Chapple’s expert commercial construction services cover a wide variety of projects. Our expertise ranges from large sports facilities, religious establishments, and transportation hubs, to retail outlets, restaurants, offices, warehouses, commercial renovations, and adaptive reuse construction.

From industrial to commercial, office to recreation, and religious facilities, Chapple Design Build has successfully completed a wide range of notable buildings and projects in the 8-county Chicago metro area. Our versatility allows us to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client.

Full-time