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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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