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Weaver Companies

Air Quality Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Air Quality - Project Manager We are seeking an experienced air permitting and environmental ... Prepare and review comprehensive construction and operating air permit applications, for client ...

VML

Senior Project Manager (Health)

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Senior Project Manager will help client stakeholders and agency team communicate effectively throughout each stage of a project. What You'll Do: * Responsible for medium and complex project ...

VDA

Project Manager

Naperville, IL · On-site

Client Management: * Build and maintain strong client relationships. * Proactively communicate project status, risks, and issues to clients. * Manage client expectations and ensure high levels of ...

VDA

Project Manager

Naperville, IL · On-site

Client Management: * Build and maintain strong client relationships. * Proactively communicate project status, risks, and issues to clients. * Manage client expectations and ensure high levels of ...

Burwood Group, Inc

Project Manager

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

You will ensure successful project delivery while aligning with client expectations, contractual commitments, financial targets, and strategic objectives. As a Project Manager aligned to our Data ...

Burwood Group, Inc

Project Manager

Oak Brook, IL · Hybrid

You will ensure successful project delivery while aligning with client expectations, contractual commitments, financial targets, and strategic objectives. As a Project Manager aligned to our Data ...

Epiq

Client Services Senior Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

The Sr. Project Manager of Client Services serves as a key leader in managing strategic client relationships through proactive communication, project execution, and service delivery excellence. This ...

Marketing

Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Our project managers are also primary client points of contact, so we're also looking for charismatic personalities with smiles always on their faces. Qualifications * 3+ years digital project ...

W3Global Inc.

Project Manager

Rock Island, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Project Manager Company Description The client brings generations of commercial construction expertise with extensive experience in commercial building construction. The client specializes in:

Sarinas Consulting

Project Manager

Waukegan, IL · On-site

Project Manager Our client is a leader in the construction industry known for delivering innovative design build services and top-tier construction management. As a Project Manager, you'll play a ...

MasTec Inc

Project Manager

Decatur, IL · On-site

Schedule and execute project kick-off meetings with client and subcontractors Project Execution * Develop and manage project team, assigning and coordinating team member roles and responsibilities.

Dewberry

Justice Project Manager

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

This strategic hire for Dewberry's Architecture Practice is an opportunity for the right individual to leverage their business development, client/project management, and design skills to be an ...

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How much do client project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for client project manager in Illinois is $99,501.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,100.00 and $119,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a client project manager?

To thrive as a Client Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, expertise in budgeting and scheduling, and typically a degree in business, management, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello, and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2, are often expected. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities help you effectively collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the client's satisfaction.

How does a client project manager typically collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success?

A Client Project Manager regularly acts as the central point of contact between clients and various internal teams such as design, development, and operations. They facilitate clear communication by organizing meetings, providing project updates, and translating client needs into actionable tasks for internal stakeholders. Managing expectations, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals are key challenges. Successful collaboration relies on strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate multiple moving parts while maintaining client satisfaction.

What is the difference between Client Project Manager vs Account Manager?

AspectClient Project ManagerAccount Manager
Primary FocusManaging project delivery, timelines, and scope for clientsMaintaining client relationships and upselling services
Required SkillsProject management, coordination, communicationCustomer relationship management, sales, communication
Work EnvironmentProject teams, cross-department collaborationClient interactions, sales teams
CertificationsPMP, CAPM often preferredCRM certifications beneficial but not mandatory

While both roles involve client interaction, the Client Project Manager primarily oversees project execution and delivery, ensuring client requirements are met on time and within scope. The Account Manager focuses on building and maintaining long-term client relationships, often handling sales and account growth. Understanding these distinctions helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals to each role.

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Infographic showing various Client Project Manager job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,501 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

(1099 Contract) Nonprofit Salesforce Consultant: Enterprise Project Manager

Idealist Consulting

Chicago, IL • On-site

Contractor

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Are you tenacious, pragmatic, with a keen sense of humor? You just might be an Idealist.

At Idealist Consulting, we help organizations grow through Salesforce implementation, managed services, and custom application development. We are innovators and problem-solvers committed to global progressive action; delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes and aspire to do no harm and benefit all.

As a part-time Enterprise Project Manager you will take charge of guiding client projects from inception to completion. You'll be responsible for translating client needs into technical requirements, managing project resources, and ensuring seamless communication between the client and our team.
 
This is a part-time contracted 1099 position.
How You'll Contribute
  • Guide full project life cycle from requirements gathering to solution design and development, testing, and deployment
  • Steering complex Enterprise-level implementations through various stages of development and deployment.
  • Support translation of client needs into technical requirements
  • Join and lead client-facing discovery sessions.
  • Maintain and update Story Navigator as the central repository of project configuration, design, documentation, and user feedback
  • Assist in quality testing prior to user testing
  • Create and actively manage implementation schedules, project deliverables and milestones to ensure effective completion of project milestones, control project scope and mitigate risks.
  • Coordinate client and Idealist Consulting project team meetings and communications, utilizing prescribed project management tools and platform to ensure continuity in communication and project quality
  • Produce quality project deliverables, including kickoff presentations, project plans, status reports, budget burn reports, client requirements, design documentation, and deployment plans
  • Work closely with client project team to identify, nurture, and guide client team
  • Collaborate with Client Success Team and Service Delivery management as needed to resolve project or client communication roadblocks
  • Proactively manage multiple, concurrent projects
Your Background Includes:
  • Baseline:
  • 3-7 years experience in a similar role
  • Minimum certification: Salesforce Admin Certification
  • Understanding of Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) (Certification preferred)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills - including translation of technical requirements to non-technical individuals
  • Project management experience
  • Familiarity with PROSCI and ADKAR
  • Understanding of nonprofit technology projects
  • Ability to engage in multiple projects at one time
  • Experience managing with both Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies
  • Creative and analytical thinking with a passion for solving customer problems with software solutions
  • Experience in Enterprise-level Implementations, demonstrating a track record of successfully steering complex projects through various stages of development and deployment
  • Extra Credit:
  • 2+ Salesforce administration with strong declarative design skills and the ability to deliver customer-driven solutions
  • Proven experience with NPSP and NPC
  • PMP or other related Certification is a strong plus
  • Experience managing projects or engaging in projects with technical and cross-functional components
  • Previous experience working with nonprofits, experience working in fundraising and program management is a plus
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud certifications a plus 
  • Team leadership experience
Contractor hourly rates are set based on experience, certifications, and specialization. Idealist Consulting reviews all contractor rate bands at least once annually. Independent contractors define their own availability and capacity. Contractors are not employees of Idealist Consulting and are therefore not eligible for benefits such as healthcare coverage and paid time off. Independent contractors are required to carry their own professional liability insurance policy.

A Little More About Us
Idealist Consulting was founded in 2006 by returning Peace Corps volunteer Rob Jordan to help nonprofits and progressive organizations grow mission impact through technology. We're committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes.

Idealist Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Idealist Consulting does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its consulting and employment policies. We have a majority female leadership team and believe in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence which states that businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all. Read our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Ethics page.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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