Public Works Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

About Us:Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.comAbout this Role:Consertus' Buildings group is seeking a Project Manager to be part of team performing Owner Representative work in the Chicagoland Area. As a Project Manager, you will supervise, direct and coordinate planning, design and construction phase activities; including being a direct liaison with the owner, designers and contractors regarding cost, schedule, quality and contract administration.The Project Manager role is the key point of contact working with our clients during the full lifecycle of capital project delivery and requires the ability to independently manage multiple projects, with guidance from senior team members. The majority of assignments support public-sector and institutional clients, particularly K-12 school districts, libraries and municipalities such as police/public safety, village halls, and public works facilities, with opportunities to support select private-sector clients.Key Responsibilities:Project Leadership & Owner RepresentationServes as the day-to-day owner's representative and primary project contact for assigned projects.Coordinates project stakeholders, facilitates clear communication, and drives decisions, action items, and issue resolution to maintain project objectives.Supports planning and programming, consultant selection, design management, public procurement, construction, occupancy, and project closeout.Identifies project risks, issues, and decisions; evaluates options and impacts; and develops practical recommendations for the client with senior leadership support as appropriate.Leads and documents project meetings and prepares concise reporting for client leadership and other stakeholders.Cost ManagementDevelops and maintains project budgets, cash flow projections, contingencies, and cost forecasts.Monitors project costs during all project phases with limited supervision.Assists supervisory staff in managing project budget and cash flow analysis.Prepares and/or reviews cost estimates with limited supervision.Understands the contractor billing and change order process; reviewing these documents with limited help from supervisor.Schedule ManagementDevelops and maintains overall project milestone schedules and works with the design and construction teams to support on-time completion.Creates schedules using scheduling software with limited help from supervisor concerning activity linkage.Reviews detailed design and construction schedules for sequencing, critical milestones, delays, and potential impacts.Identifies schedule concerns, evaluates impacts with the project team, and supports development and implementation of recovery strategies as needed.Coordinates project closeout, including punch list, final documentation, occupancy, turnover, and warranty requirements.Design and Quality ManagementReviews proposed materials, products, and design decisions for conformance with owner requirements, project scope, and applicable standards.Performs design and document reviews to identify coordination, constructability, scope, and quality concerns and works with the project team to resolve issues.Conducts site observations during construction to monitor progress and general conformance with design intent and contract documents.Procurement & Contract AdministrationPrepares and maintains documentation and project reports as required.Supports public procurement and bidding processes, including RFQ/RFP development, consultant and contractor selection, bid review, interviews, and award recommendations.Coordinates with the Project Team and governmental agencies to obtain proper permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates.Client Relations and Business DevelopmentBuilds and maintains trusted client relationships, serving as a responsive advisor and increase potential for additional business.May assist with marketing and business development activities.May attend evening board meetings dependent upon client.Manages hours for each task to ensure the amount allocated in the contract is not exceeded.Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field preferred7-10+ years of experienceExperience working in the K-12, Municipal, Healthcare, or other institutional clients strongly preferred; candidates should be comfortable working in public-sector and stakeholder-driven environments.Experience with Capital Programs and Construction Project Management requiredProven experience in Owner Representation services preferredAbility to communicate complex project issues clearly to clients, boards, and stakeholders with varying levels of design and construction experience.Hybrid schedule to be expected, with regular travel to client offices and project sites as required.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management, document-control, and scheduling platforms such as Microsoft Project; P6 or equivalent scheduling experience is a plus.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while producing complete, accurate, timely, and well-organized work.Compensation RangeCompensation range $90,000-$120,000 full-time position.What’s In It For You:Company-paid life and disability insuranceOptional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and developmentEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr