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Construction Project Executive

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 130000 - 160000
Posted: 18 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $130000.00 - $160000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead exciting high-profile commercial construction projects that shape the Chicago skyline.
  • Take ownership of major projects financial performance and strategic decisions.
  • Join an established construction team known for quality innovation and excellence.
  • Enjoy meaningful leadership opportunities while mentoring teams and driving business growth.
  • Benefit from a competitive compensation package annual discretionary bonus eligibility excellent benefits and a 401(k) plan with potential company matching.

Location: Greater Chicago Area Illinois. This is an on-site leadership position with the flexibility to work from home occasionally as needed.

Note: We are seeking an experienced construction professional with 8 years of industry experience a strong project management background and the ability to oversee budgets schedules teams and financial performance. Concrete construction experience is highly preferred but not required. This position does not offer work visa sponsorship.

About Us

Confidential are an established construction company specializing in complex commercial and structural concrete projects. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional quality building strong client relationships and creating an environment where talented construction professionals can grow and succeed.

Job Description

  • Lead complex construction projects from preconstruction and budgeting through successful completion.
  • Oversee project schedules safety staffing budgets and overall financial performance.
  • Manage project risks contracts change orders and client expectations.
  • Guide and mentor project managers engineers and field teams to achieve outstanding results.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on project strategy operational improvements and business growth.
  • Build lasting relationships with clients subcontractors and industry partners.
  • Support estimating preconstruction planning and project profitability.
  • Identify opportunities to improve construction operations efficiency and project delivery.

Qualifications

  • 8 years of progressive construction industry experience including project management responsibilities.
  • Strong understanding of construction budgets scheduling contracts and financial management.
  • Experience leading construction projects and coordinating project teams.
  • Background in commercial construction general contracting or related construction disciplines.
  • Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelors degree in construction management engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Concrete construction cast-in-place structures and major commercial project experience are highly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Youll lead challenging construction projects and see the lasting impact of your work.
  • Youll enjoy the autonomy to make meaningful decisions and influence project success.
  • Youll work with a collaborative experienced team that values your expertise and leadership.
  • Youll have opportunities to grow professionally develop future leaders and contribute to long-term business success.
  • Youll receive comprehensive health dental and vision benefits company-paid life and long-term disability insurance a 401(k) with potential company matching and annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • Youll be part of a company committed to innovation continuous improvement and delivering outstanding results.

JPC-2523

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 8 yrs construction project management exp no visa sponsorship needed.

Submission Email / Name: Vanessa -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Chicago-area concrete subcontractor seeking a Construction Project Executive to oversee major projects teams budgets P&L and client relationships. Concrete PM exp preferred not required. On-site with occasional WFH; 130K160K base discretionary bonus eligibility.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Construction Project Executive - McHugh Concrete Construction Inc. - JPC-2523 - source

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  • Client job title: Construction Project Executive

  • Location:Chicago Illinois

  • On-site hybrid remote: On-site

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