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Vp Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Brown and Root

Maintenance Vice President

Chicago, IL

$185K - $239K/yr

... projects where our clients have come to value us, because they know We Deliver. Key ... Experience managing union and non-union workforces. * Deep knowledge of refinery, petrochemical ...

Brown & Root

Maintenance Vice President

Chicago, IL · On-site

$185K - $239K/yr

... projects where our clients have come to value us, because they know We Deliver. Key ... Experience managing union and non-union workforces. * Deep knowledge of refinery, petrochemical ...

Brown & Root

Maintenance Vice President

Chicago, IL

$185K - $239K/yr

... projects where our clients have come to value us, because they know We Deliver. Key ... Experience managing union and non-union workforces. * Deep knowledge of refinery, petrochemical ...

Stout Risius Ross, LLC

Vice President

Chicago, IL

The Vice President/Sr. Vice President will deliver various types of accounting advisory projects ... Train, develop, and manage junior team members * Participate in business development and marketing ...

Mondo

VP, Creator

Chicago, IL · Remote

$75 - $80/hr

Apply now: VP, Creator, Remote. Start date is ASAP for this 2-3 month contract position. Job Title ... Strong project and account management skills, including agency fee and out-of-pocket (OOP) budget ...

Wintrust

VP, Business Strategy - WLF

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$98K - $132K/yr

The WLF VP, Business Strategy , is responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders in the ... project & product management, and delivering regularly scheduled reports and presentations in ...

CFS

Vice President

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$110K - $120K/yr

Vice President, Fundraising Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Salary: 110K - 120K A mission-driven ... Manage the full grant lifecycle including proposals, compliance, and reporting * Lead foundation ...

Wintrust

VP, Business Strategy - WLF

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$98K - $132K/yr

The WLF VP, Business Strategy , is responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders in the ... project & product management, and delivering regularly scheduled reports and presentations in ...

ISEC, Inc.

Operations Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$118K - $158K/yr

Conduct annual performance reviews for the personnel assigned and provide salary increases/promotions/bonus input to Regional Manager or Vice President. Project Responsibilities * Responsible for ...

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How much do vp project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp project manager in Chicago, IL is $105,857.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,900.00 and $126,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a VP Project Manager do?

A VP Project Manager oversees high-level project management operations, ensuring projects align with business goals and strategic objectives. They manage teams, allocate resources, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful project execution. Their role often includes risk management, budgeting, and process improvement to optimize efficiency and delivery. Additionally, they serve as a key link between executive leadership and project teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with company priorities.

What are some of the main challenges a VP Project Manager might face in this role?

VP Project Managers often deal with balancing multiple high-priority projects, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring teams deliver results on time and within budget. Navigating complex cross-departmental communications and quickly adapting to changing business needs are also common challenges. You’ll need to be adept at risk management and proactive problem-solving to keep projects on track. Success in this role often comes from building strong relationships across the organization and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the VP Project Manager position, and why are they important?

To excel as a VP Project Manager, you typically need extensive experience in project management, leadership, and strategic planning, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project, Jira, and tools such as Agile or Lean methodologies, as well as PMP certification, is highly advantageous. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities ensure the successful oversight of complex projects, effective team leadership, and alignment with organizational objectives.

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Infographic showing various Vp Project Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,857 per year, or $50.9 per hour.

Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management

WSP

Chicago, IL • On-site

$119K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

WSP rating

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


This Opportunity
Join our growing Program Management Team that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to work in Chicago, Illinois area.
Your Impact
  • Serve in a Program Manager role on a capital improvement program delivering water, sewer, and related facilities projects via various delivery models.
  • Lead the delivery of multiple projects, through programming, design, construction and closeout phases.
  • Manage procurement of consultant teams and contractors and project delivery of consultant teams and contractors on behalf of client.
  • Develop/maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
  • Responsible for independent review of project progress and monthly executive level briefings
  • Perform schedule review and analysis
  • Provide solutions to project issues
  • Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
  • Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
  • Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
  • Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
  • Accountable for overall management and successful execution of major projects within the water supply market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability.
  • Oversee the discipline's vision and mission to promote an appropriate value proposition that accounts for corporate and WSP client business strategy, governmental regulations and policies, and QA/QC in delivery.
  • Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.
  • Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks.
  • Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.
  • Manage overall delivery team's performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff.
  • Develop extensive high-level business contacts and client base for providing program management services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
  • Collaborate with professionals and senior leadership from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar area
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist in Illinois (or readily obtainable)
  • Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in planning, design and construction management of civil engineering projects involving water and sewer infrastructure.
  • Experience managing megaproject(s) (i.e., projects over $500M) is required.
  • Proven experience to manage the work of a large group of subordinate consultant personnel.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design and construction.
  • Advanced SME-level proficiency with tunnelling and water supply related practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
  • Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP Certification

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $315,000-$330,000/year
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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