Contract Senior Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

A Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the overall management (plans, budgets, schedules, safety, people, and profit) of multiple construction projects, multiphased projects, or large complex projects, to deliver projects on-time and within company profit guidelines. Depending on the sector a Senior Project Manager is expected to oversee at least $8-$15 million in projects annually and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations for a given project or projects. A Senior Project Manager has demonstrated that they have the ability to successfully manage complex projects and/or an increased volume of projects from preconstruction to project closeout. A Senior Project Manager will create and maintain detailed construction schedules, project documents, budgets and implement team strategies that align with company goals. In addition, a Senior Project Manager will continue to develop and maintain working relationships with clients, design teams and other related industry partners, to solidify strong relationships to build a stable and growing backlog. Senior PMs are expected to manage multiple people, including PCs, PEs, APMs, PMs as assigned and are expected to mentor and train BEAR team members.

• Ensure project team alignment to the culture, values, and behaviors of BEAR Construction
• Ensure projects meet financial targets
• Depending on the sector a Senior Project Manager is expected to oversee at least $8-$15 million in projects annually.
• Provide effective communication throughout all phases of the project by conducting regular project meetings
• Construction planning, estimating, budgeting, and forecasting
• Manage multiple people, including PCs, PEs, APMs, PMs as assigned
• Facilitate the training and mentoring of BEAR team members
• Cultivate and build relationships in the industry and deliver future projects
• Contribute to the creation of a high performing, innovative team environment
• Provide value engineering options where applicable to benefit clients’ project goals.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare well documented and comprehensive proposals to clients for their respective projects
• Create, develop, and maintain a detailed construction schedule that incorporates communication from the project team
• Perform regular project site walk-throughs to ensure contract performance, safety compliance, and quality control
• Resolve project conflicts in timely and professional manner
• Oversee (Manage when there is not a PM assigned) and coordinate the construction field staff with project superintendent/field manager
• Ensure the permit process is complete and timely and ensure the project is in compliance with all local authorities and jurisdictions
• Ensure adherence to all quality, health and safety standards and report issues on a timely basis
• Oversee the timely completion of all accounting-related duties, such as invoicing, collections, AP invoice approvals, contract issuance and quarterly reporting (WIP, Projections, etc.) using company sanctioned processes and software.
• Ability to keep people focused on those things critical for profitable growth

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial construction project management experience, with a strong preference for candidates with healthcare construction experience.
• Proven experience managing healthcare projects in occupied facilities, including renovations, infrastructure upgrades, phased construction, and projects requiring careful coordination around ongoing patient care operations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction requirements, including Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), facility protocols, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects through all phases, including preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, construction, and closeout.
• Strong background in cost modeling, conceptual estimating, GMP development, scope validation, and budget management.
• Comprehensive understanding of building systems, including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPFP) systems.
• OSHA safety training with experience implementing safety practices in complex healthcare environments.
• Ability to manage complex projects while maintaining the highest standards for safety, quality, schedule, and operational continuity.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with healthcare owners, facility teams, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling, estimating, and project management software platforms.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, collaborative, and solutions-oriented with the ability to proactively identify and resolve project challenges.

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