Project Manager Intern Jobs in Itasca, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include full responsibility of all phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout. This role is also responsible for organizing the project team, both internal and external for the project life cycle, including reporting and achieving the project financial goals.

• Active participation in RFP responses, including taking a lead role in developing presentations, and leading the pitch.


• Lead preconstruction efforts including from budgets or existing condition review during the schematic design through final budget approval.


• Manage the contract review process with owner and subcontract contracts.


• Provide guidance, direction and leadership to project team on project issues.


• Oversee the project cost control and budget management processes.


• Develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers on the team by providing guidance, support, mentoring, and leading by example.


• Lead business development efforts and client relationship management by organizing client events, maintaining relationships with designers and clients, and actively seeking out new relationships with potential future clients.


• Contribute to the growth of the company by participating in intern or entry-level candidate interviews, signing up to participate in the Mentoring Program, and supporting the Intern Program.


• Ability to develop training content and lead training classes on relevant content such as industry and company best practices, technical skills, and human skills.


• Role model professionally for all team members.

• This role may have supervisory responsibilities of a Project Manager, an Assistant Project Manager, a Project Engineer and/or an Intern.

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan


• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans


• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability


• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans


• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education


• Fitness Program


• Pet Insurance

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

• Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-first attitude.


• Highly motivated with strong skills in time management and prioritization.


• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher-end clientele.


• Strong estimating and budgeting skills. Must have the ability to prepare and submit responses to requests for lump-sum bids.


• Strong financial accumen to manage budget and financials for both internal and external reporting.


• Must have strong skills in drawing review.


• Solid written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.


• All candidates must provide references and project list.

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered.


• 9+ years of construction project management experience; or Bachelors degree with 5+ years of construction project management experience; or Masters degree with 3+ years of construction project management experience.


• 2-3 years of experience specifically in commercial construction.


• Experience managing all aspects of field operations including scheduling, quality control, and coordinating sub-contractors.


• Solid background in construction trades and technical knowledge.


• Proficiency with scheduling software.

$134,000-$152,000 The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.

All candidates must provide a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

With a robust national footprint, Clune Construction stands as a leading general contractor with offices across the United States. Clune’s workforce of talented employee-owners manages an annual project portfolio exceeding $5 billion in commercial and Mission Critical ventures. At the heart of Clune’s success lies its steadfast dedication to client satisfaction. Rooted in the core values of safety, service, teamwork, respect, excellence, leadership, and innovation, Clune Construction is committed to providing exceptional construction services to our clients and business partners and delivering results that continuously exceed expectations. When you are an employee owner, you feel personally invested in providing exceptional service to the diverse group of clients and industries we work with as a company. It’s part of believing in a shared fate mentality and that’s exactly what sets us apart. At Clune, we value the presence of a family-oriented culture, where we support and challenge our employee owners to be their best. We work together as a team and value quality and integrity in all the work that we do.