Top 4722 Project lead Jobs in Illinois

Project Manager
Curran Contracting —Sycamore, IL
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Sr Construction Project Manager (5012)
SIU Medicine —Springfield, IL
- $7,089.41 - $7,798.35 a month
- Day shift
- Engineering
- University
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Project Manager
Jules Madison Inc —Monee, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Civil engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Manager
Excel Restoration Service —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Sales
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Engineering Project Manager - Capital Expenditure and Maintenance Reliability
AkzoNobel —Waukegan, IL
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Project Manager - University Programs
Procon Consulting —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Manager (Multiple Position Openings)
Clayco —Chicago, IL
- $143,291 a year
- Background check
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Regional Capital Project Manager - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $121,400 - $225,100 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
5d
Federal Construction Project Manager salary up to $125k
Everforth —Chicago, IL
- Up to $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Operations Manager
metal and wire springs —Naperville, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Project Manager
Corporate offices —McHenry, IL
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- In-person
- Senior level
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Manager, Program Management - Remote US
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Illinois
- $103,100 - $154,700 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Senior Project Manager [Delivery Lead]
Krasan Consulting Services Inc —Springfield, IL
- $65 - $70 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- SQL
- Continuous improvement
- SharePoint
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Operations Manager - Engine Control & Accessories (Hybrid)
Collins Aerospace —Rockford, IL
- $107,500 - $204,500 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
8d
Senior Program Manager, Transformation Office
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $137,400 - $240,400 a year
- Call employer
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
External Engagement Program Manager, Learning and Education
Google —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $218,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- SQL
7d
Project Lead
Quinnox —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 a year
- Oracle
- Management
- Mid-level
Business Operations Lead
Prelim —Chicago, IL
- $170,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
9d
Project Manager
Caterpillar —East Peoria, IL
- $112,710 - $169,060 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Agile
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
7d
Senior Project Manager
Krasan Consulting Services Inc —Springfield, IL
- $70 - $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Project Manager

Curran Contracting -
Sycamore, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Cell phone reimbursement
Parental leave
401(k) 5% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Cost management
Construction cost control
Cost control
Company vehicle operation
Team development
Schedule management
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Cost analysis
Driving
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Schedule creation
Managing projects
Negotiation in dispute resolution
Project risk management

Full Job Description

Project Manager - Sycamore, IL

About Curran Contracting:

Established in 1936, Curran has grown into a premier contractor, known for its expertise in site development, excavation, mass grading, paving, and asphalt sales. With a strong presence across multiple industries—serving commercial, industrial, and government clients—Curran operates from five key locations: Crystal Lake, Island Lake, Sycamore, and Oswego, Illinois, as well as Merrillville, Indiana. For over 85 years, Curran has cultivated a reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality results on every project. This success is driven by an unwavering commitment to our core values: family, continuous improvement, integrity, partnership, and respect. These values form the backbone of our operations and have enabled us to maintain lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and communities alike.

Job Summary: The Project Manager III is a senior-level project leader responsible for overseeing large, complex projects or multiple concurrent assignments from start to finish. They are fully accountable for project planning, scheduling, cost forecasting, profitability or margin, subcontractor negotiations, and client satisfaction. Project Manager III’s are trusted to serve as the primary point of contact for owners, GC’s, and key stakeholders, resolving disputes, identifying risks, and ensuring contractual compliance. They provide direct supervision and coaching to project teams that may include project engineers, PM I’s, and PM II’s, fostering growth while ensuring execution excellence. This role demands advanced technical knowledge, proven leadership skills, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational detail.

Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead all project startup activities, ensuring thorough setup and documentation. - Optimize project schedules; sequence contractors for maximum efficiency. - Maintain consistent communication with field leaders and ensure alignment of resources. - Own financial projections, WIP analysis, and overall profitability of assigned projects. - Verifying key subcontractor and vendor agreements to align with project requirements. - Take the lead in change order negotiations and identify project risks proactively. - Serve as the primary client-facing communicator, managing escalated issues or disputes. - Supervise and coach project teams to ensure high performance. - Conduct regular field reviews for safety, quality, and productivity. - Partner with the estimating team for bid validations.

Required Skills & Abilities: - Advanced scheduling, cost management, and risk management skills. - Strong leadership presence with proven supervisory abilities. - Negotiation and conflict resolution expertise. - Ability to manage the competing demands of multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and oversight required on each individual project.

Education & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred. - 6 to 9 years of experience in the construction industry preferred, 5+ years in project management required. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office; scheduling software exposure and Vista/Heavy Job exposure preferred.

Working Conditions: - Must be able to sit for prolonged periods both at a desk and while driving or riding in a vehicle. - Regularly required to tour active construction sites and must comply with Curran’s safety policies, including wearing and maintaining required PPE (e.g. hard hat, safety vest, eye protection, hearing protection, safety-toe footwear). - Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust) is common. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of materials, equipment, or presentation items. - Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a personal or company vehicle to and from job sites, meetings, and for other business purposes. - Employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally and uphold Curran’s core values at all internal and external work-related events, as well as daily interactions and operations.

Benefits & Additional Compensation: - Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits - Profit Sharing - 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match - Leadership Development Coaching, Ongoing Training & Company Events - 13+ Days PTO and 10 Paid Holidays

This role is targeting a range of $100-150k base salary, plus auto allowance, for a seasoned professional and is eligible for the company's incentive bonus program.

Guided by our values of Family, Respect, Partnership, Integrity, and Improvement, this job description provides a general overview of responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Curran Contracting reserves the right to adjust duties, titles, and roles as necessary to support business needs. Curran Contracting Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, martial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited be applicable federal, state, or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 5% Match
Cell phone reimbursement
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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