Construction Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL
Construction Project Manager jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Near North Side, with steady demand from commercial development, infrastructure, and institutional construction across the metro. Employers actively hiring include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, AECOM, and Microsoft. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Overview:
Develops and maintains Building Information Models as assigned.
Assigned Responsibilities:
- Understand, promote, and implement VDC standards, processes, and technologies.
- Create animations and renderings for proposals using tools such as Sketchup.
- Implement BIM Execution Plans
- Aid preconstruction services in developing quantities based on developer or owner provided models.
- Participate in reviewing CAD standards on projects.
- Develop or capture and maintain existing site conditions models.
- Aid in Development of Construction Process Plan Documents for Internal and External Coordination and Communication
- Produce and maintain architectural and structural models, such as ceiling grids, vertical transportation, building envelops, while leading MEP/FP coordination
- Assist in quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of all shop drawings produced.
- Help resolve VDC design issues.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of BIM.
- Highly motivated team player that can work in internal and external team environments.
- Exceptional communication skills required.
- Excitement about BIM and how it can improve the processes and projects at F.H. Paschen.
- 5 years of construction or drafting experience with applicable certificates
- 2 years of direct BIM Coordinator experience
- Candidates should be able to read and interpret construction documents including contract drawings, specifications, project schedules and scopes of work.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Enterprise including, REVIT, Navisworks Manage, and BIM 360 is required.
- Familiarity with other VDC technologies such as Bluebeam, laser scanning, drone flying, Sketchup Pro and AR/VR is a big plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K matching
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
- Eligibility for Year End Bonus
- LifeLock Subscription
Pay Range
$75,000 - $100,000
F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.
F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.
Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.
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Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited11

- AECOM5

- Microsoft5

- F.H. Paschen5

- MOD Construction5
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
Construction Project Manager Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project manager job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's commercial real estate corridor along the Loop and West Loop, where general contractors, developers, and design-build firms concentrate their project management hiring. Candidates with experience in high-rise residential, transit infrastructure, or institutional work for universities and health systems have a clear edge here. Familiarity with Chicago's permitting process and union subcontractor coordination also distinguishes strong local applicants.
Which companies hire construction project managers in Chicago?
Chicago construction project manager roles are posted by Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, AECOM, and Microsoft and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The city's hiring pool includes national general contractors with Chicago offices, regional developers active in mixed-use and transit-adjacent projects, and institutional owners managing ongoing capital programs.
Are there remote construction project manager jobs in Chicago?
Yes, but only for certain functions, since on-site oversight, subcontractor coordination, and field inspections require a physical presence. About 22% of construction project manager openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, mostly covering pre-construction planning, estimating, and owner-side program management roles where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How can I get a construction project manager job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is starting as a project engineer or assistant project manager with a mid-size general contractor working on commercial interiors or multifamily builds in neighborhoods like Fulton Market or Lincoln Park. Chicago's active construction pipeline means firms like regional GCs and subcontractor-turned-GC companies often promote from within. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture accelerates that progression, and OSHA 30 certification is a near-universal baseline expectation.
Which industries hire the most construction project managers in Chicago?
Most construction project manager openings in Chicago sit in Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's sustained investment in transit expansion, Opportunity Zone development, and large-scale healthcare and university capital projects keeps demand for project managers high across those sectors year-round.
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