Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Project ManagerJob Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead, collaborate, and foster professional development within our team. This role is pivotal in modeling our core values of empathy, perseverance, and curiosity while making strategic decisions and executing projects. You'll manage and nurture strong relationships with clients, data center operators, project partners, and other stakeholders. The role also involves spearheading business development initiatives and effectively communicating with all project partners.
Responsibilities
- Model and reinforce core values of empathy, perseverance, and curiosity.
- Manage and build positive relationships with clients, project partners, and stakeholders.
- Participate in business development efforts and lead new business initiatives.
- Represent the company at various project-related gatherings.
- Communicate proactively and clearly with project partners.
- Manage project issues by presenting problems and potential solutions.
- Deliver performance feedback and contribute to formal reviews.
- Delegate effectively and support junior staff.
- Mentor Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.
- Participate in onboarding and training for new team members.
- Ensure project requirements are completed accurately and to standard.
- Observe and manage the prime contract process.
- Participate in trade partner selection and procurement planning.
- Monitor project financial performance and oversee budgets.
- Ensure timely delivery of accounting questionnaires and approvals.
- Manage claims, financial reconciliation, and closeout costs.
- Manage multiple large-scale mission critical projects concurrently.
- Coordinate with field leadership and client teams for successful project execution.
- Maintain strong understanding of project financial structure and delivery requirements.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing commercial interior and other construction projects.
- Proficiency in project scheduling, procurement, scope development, contract review, financial oversight, risk management, and commissioning coordination.
- Experience managing large-scale MEP systems, critical infrastructure installations, equipment procurement, startup, and turnover activities.
- Strong understanding of mission critical project delivery, commissioning processes, operational readiness, and turnover requirements.
- Proven ability to foster client retention and lead high-performing teams.
- Exceptional people management skills with an empathetic, team-centered leadership approach.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with projects valued at $1M+.
- Demonstrated integrity and reliability in leadership roles.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and support their development.
Work Environment
This position is based in our Chicago office, with occasional travel to project sites. Our team is composed of collaborative and hardworking professionals who value empathy, integrity, perseverance, and curiosity. We support projects across various sectors including workplace, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Our environment fosters inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement, making it a supportive place to work and grow.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Gold PPO Health Insurance 401k Plan Unlimited Flex PTO Commuter Benefits, Paid Family Leave Professional Development Volunteer Time Off
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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