Construction Project Manager - Northbrook, Illinois
Expired
Location: On Site in Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year
Why This Role Matters
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Hospitality/Restaurant Division. The ideal candidate has proven success managing complex restaurant, food-and-beverage, and hospitality construction projects, including full-service and quick-service restaurants, high-end dining concepts, bars, lounges, and entertainment-driven hospitality venues.
How You'll Contribute
Construction Project Manager duties include:
- Lead bidding, estimating, and preconstruction for hospitality and restaurant projects.
- Manage projects from start to close-out, including budget, schedule, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with superintendents, consultants, and trades to deliver quality work on schedule.
- Oversee procurement and installation of kitchen equipment, millwork, and specialty finishes.
- Serve as primary client contact, managing RFIs, change orders, and cost reporting.
- Ensure compliance with health, life-safety, ADA, and brand standards.
- Maintain project documentation in Procore or similar systems.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Construction Project Manager candidates must possess:
- 3-4 years of Project Management experience in commercial construction; hospitality/restaurant projects strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of interior build-outs and ground-up construction, including phased or occupied restaurant environments.
- Familiarity with kitchen infrastructure (grease waste, hoods, fire suppression, specialty plumbing, high-capacity electrical).
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and cost control.
- Proficient in Procore and scheduling software (Outbuild preferred); MS Project and MS Office required; BIM/Revit a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a confident, client-facing presence.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple fast-paced projects.
- Detail-oriented, solutions-driven leader with strong time management skills.
- PMP or similar certification and/or a construction-related degree preferred, not required.