The Contractor Consultants
Senior Commercial Project Manager
The Contractor Consultants, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Commercial Project Manager
Michael Kinder & Sons (MKS)
Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year + Year‑End Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: General Construction (Commercial & Industrial)
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Job Overview Michael Kinder & Sons seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Project Manager to oversee large‑scale commercial and industrial construction projects ranging from $1M to $50M. This leadership role manages the entire project lifecycle—from planning and budgeting through construction and closeout—while guiding a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to deliver excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at highest quality.
Lead project planning efforts, including logistics, staging plans, schedules, scopes of work, and budgeting.
Develop project goals and assign responsibilities to project teams.
Manage project accounting functions including subcontract awards, purchase orders, cost reports, and invoice approvals.
Oversee subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, RFIs, submittals, and change management.
Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs, continually forecasting and analyzing construction progress and profitability.
Support estimating team with subcontractor and self‑perform bid processes.
Conduct effective project meetings, including preconstruction turnover, kick‑offs, progress updates, and OAC meetings.
Supervise and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.
Ensure safety compliance, quality control, and adherence to company SOPs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and governmental agencies.
Prepare contracts, proposals, budgets, change orders, and related project documentation.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience: 7+ years in commercial/industrial construction and project management; ground‑up project experience required.
Strong technical ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
Thorough knowledge of construction methods, technologies, and equipment.
Proven leadership skills with experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Ability to foster collaboration and maintain professional client relationships.
Benefits
Medical insurance (company pays 90% of employee premiums, 40% of dependent premiums).
Dental and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Life and disability insurance options.
Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness time.
401(k) – Traditional and Roth options, 100% match up to 4%, immediate vesting.
Weekly pay cycle.
Company and individual performance bonuses.
Education reimbursement.
Mileage reimbursement and expense coverage.
Leadership development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
Company events, annual trips, and employee recognition programs.
Relocation package available as appropriate.
Schedule
Full‑time, Monday – Friday
Standard business hours; occasional adjustments based on project deadlines.
Location
On‑site position with projects generally within a 90‑mile radius of the MKS central office.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Compliance A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.
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Michael Kinder & Sons (MKS)
Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year + Year‑End Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: General Construction (Commercial & Industrial)
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Job Overview Michael Kinder & Sons seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Project Manager to oversee large‑scale commercial and industrial construction projects ranging from $1M to $50M. This leadership role manages the entire project lifecycle—from planning and budgeting through construction and closeout—while guiding a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to deliver excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at highest quality.
Lead project planning efforts, including logistics, staging plans, schedules, scopes of work, and budgeting.
Develop project goals and assign responsibilities to project teams.
Manage project accounting functions including subcontract awards, purchase orders, cost reports, and invoice approvals.
Oversee subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, RFIs, submittals, and change management.
Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs, continually forecasting and analyzing construction progress and profitability.
Support estimating team with subcontractor and self‑perform bid processes.
Conduct effective project meetings, including preconstruction turnover, kick‑offs, progress updates, and OAC meetings.
Supervise and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.
Ensure safety compliance, quality control, and adherence to company SOPs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and governmental agencies.
Prepare contracts, proposals, budgets, change orders, and related project documentation.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience: 7+ years in commercial/industrial construction and project management; ground‑up project experience required.
Strong technical ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
Thorough knowledge of construction methods, technologies, and equipment.
Proven leadership skills with experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Ability to foster collaboration and maintain professional client relationships.
Benefits
Medical insurance (company pays 90% of employee premiums, 40% of dependent premiums).
Dental and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Life and disability insurance options.
Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness time.
401(k) – Traditional and Roth options, 100% match up to 4%, immediate vesting.
Weekly pay cycle.
Company and individual performance bonuses.
Education reimbursement.
Mileage reimbursement and expense coverage.
Leadership development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
Company events, annual trips, and employee recognition programs.
Relocation package available as appropriate.
Schedule
Full‑time, Monday – Friday
Standard business hours; occasional adjustments based on project deadlines.
Location
On‑site position with projects generally within a 90‑mile radius of the MKS central office.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Compliance A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.
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