Enter a job title or keyword
Northern Illinois Construction Management Leader
Job Location:
Job Location:
Tinley Park, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 140000 - 197000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
23 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
FarnsworthGroupis seeking a Northern Illinois Construction Management Leader to lead and grow our Construction Management efforts throughout Northern Illinois. This leadership position will be responsible for resident engineering project delivery staff development and strategic growth of construction management services across transportation municipal water wastewater and infrastructure markets. The successful candidate will work closely with leaders and technical staff across Sections and Groups as to expand client relationships develop high-performing teams and deliver exceptional project outcomes.
Posting Locations:Tinley Park IL; Lisle IL; Chicago IL
What Youll Do:
- Lead the growth and strategic direction of Construction Management services throughout Northern Illinois.
- Oversee project delivery staffing quality management and financial performance.
- Serve as Liaison Engineer / Resident Engineer on major construction projects
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with IDOT Illinois Tollway counties municipalities transit agencies and other infrastructure clients.
- Identify pursue and win new business opportunities.
- Lead proposal development interviews contract negotiations and project pursuits.
- Mentor and develop project managers resident engineers construction managers and inspection staff.
- Collaborate with Farnsworth groups including Transportation Municipal Water Resources Water/Wastewater and Land Development.
- Support recruiting workforce planning and succession development efforts.
- Represent Farnsworth Group within industry organizations and professional associations.
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field.
- Professional Engineer license preferred.
- 15 years of experience delivering construction management services on transportation municipal and/or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading construction engineering inspection or construction management programs.
- Experience working with IDOT Illinois Tollway CDOT municipalities counties or other public agencies.
- Proven leadership project management and business development experience.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Nice To Haves:
- Established relationships within the Northern Illinois infrastructure market.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven success winning and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience mentoring and developing technical staff.
- Strong understanding of project financial management and resource planning.
Who We Are
Join Farnsworth Group a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years weve been certified as a Great Place to Work and our engineers architects surveyors and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the worlds largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion creativity and commitment to excellence. Here youll find a supportive culture that champions your growth embraces challenges values work-life balance and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For ten consecutive years Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certificationthanks to our employees! Each year our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization measuring perceptions of credibility respect pride fairness and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nations leading companies and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Featured benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Groupappreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Companys culture and success.
Salary Range:$140000-$197000(Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant as well as internal and external equity)
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit hire develop retain and promote a diverse group of people. Join usand lets make a difference together.
Farnsworth Group Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
For immediate considerationplease Apply Online by clicking on the Apply for this Position tab below.
#LI-Onsite
About Company
Farnsworth Group is a national engineering and architecture firm with 500 professionals who are passionate about solutions that move our clients forward.
