Wight
Construction Project Manager
Darien, Illinois, United States
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- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Stated salary
- $110,000 – $150,000 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 22 Sept 2026
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Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the preconstruction team to develop work scopes, solicit bids, conduct scope reviews and negotiate subcontracts
Communicating with clients on project issues to assure client satisfaction
Develop and maintain overall project schedules; work with all parties to avoid delays
Assure the timely review/processing of submittals, pay applications and other project documentation
Manage Subcontractors; coordinate/communicate with subs in a professional manner
Prepare project reports, including cost reports, monthly reports and schedule updates
Facilitate RFI resolution with Owner and design team
Oversees change order management process
Responsible for the overall project financial management
Support project team on overall project requirements
Support bid pursuits, proposal preparation and new client development
Develops and adheres to project quality control plan
Collaborates with the design team from project initiation to completion
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:
Engineering or Construction Management undergraduate degree required
Masters in CM a plus
7+ years Project Management experience on commercial/institutional projects
OSHA 30 a plus
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with project management, trade contractors, architects and engineers and the ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision.
Experience with bidding work, developing work scopes, subcontractor management project scheduling and cost reporting required.
Microsoft Office Suite required
Microsoft Project expected
Procore and CMiC knowledge a plus
Knowledge of Building Information Modeling, Revit software desired.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com .
Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.
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