Experienced Project Manager Jobs in Illinois
Experienced project manager jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in construction, technology, healthcare, and financial services across seniority levels from mid-career to executive. Chicago is the dominant hiring market, with significant activity in Naperville and Rockford, and major employers with lasting Illinois footprints including Allstate, Advocate Health, and Skanska regularly seek experienced project managers. Demand is especially strong in IT infrastructure, commercial construction, and healthcare transformation programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS!
A Few of Our Dish Team Benefits:
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
- Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 401(k)
Created by Bill and Giuliana Rancic with RJ, Jerrod, and Molly Melman, RPM Italian offers modern Italian cuisine in an elegant yet urban atmosphere. Our menu is both sophisticated and unpretentious: from the simplicity of freshly prepared in-house pastas, like our signature Mama DePandi's Bucatini Pomodoro, to the textured flavors of whole wood-grilled Branzino, RPM Italian focuses on well-crafted and versatile interpretations of classic dishes.
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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DISHWASHER JOB DESCRIPTION
Dishwashers are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.
Essential Functions
- Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
- Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
- Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
- Ability to read a thermometer
- Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
- Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low
- Assist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restrooms
- Empty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and covered
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
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We’re hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS!
A Few of Our Dish Team Benefits:
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
- Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 401(k)
Created by Bill and Giuliana Rancic with RJ, Jerrod, and Molly Melman, RPM Italian offers modern Italian cuisine in an elegant yet urban atmosphere. Our menu is both sophisticated and unpretentious: from the simplicity of freshly prepared in-house pastas, like our signature Mama DePandi's Bucatini Pomodoro, to the textured flavors of whole wood-grilled Branzino, RPM Italian focuses on well-crafted and versatile interpretations of classic dishes.
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
DISHWASHER JOB DESCRIPTION
Dishwashers are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.
Essential Functions
- Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
- Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
- Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
- Ability to read a thermometer
- Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
- Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low
- Assist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restrooms
- Empty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and covered
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in experienced project manager jobs across Illinois.
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Five or more years managing full project lifecycles from initiation through closeout
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong written communication skills for executive reporting and client-facing documentation
Experienced Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a experienced project manager in Illinois?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, then building several years of project coordination or junior PM experience before moving into a full project manager role. Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager, but the Project Management Professional certification is the recognized credential that Illinois employers consistently require or prefer at the experienced level.
How much do experienced project managers make in Illinois?
Experienced project managers in Illinois earn a median of about $103,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,300 for the lowest 10% to over $163,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire experienced project managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring experienced project managers in Illinois right now include Upstream Home, The Smith Restaurant, and Lettuce Entertain You, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large hospital systems, and major construction contractors means experienced project managers will find opportunities across a wide range of industries in the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most experienced project manager jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Burr Ridge have the most experienced project manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the bulk of demand given its concentration of corporate headquarters, large hospital networks, and active commercial construction, while Naperville and Rockford contribute openings tied to suburban technology campuses and regional manufacturing and infrastructure employers.
Are there remote experienced project manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of experienced project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication that translates well to distributed work. IT project management and program management roles are the most consistently remote, while construction and facilities project managers typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a experienced project manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or junior project manager role, which serves as the practical on-ramp to experienced PM work at Illinois employers. Large Illinois healthcare systems like Advocate Health and Northwestern Medicine run rotational and associate program manager tracks, while construction firms and technology companies in the Chicago metro regularly hire project coordinators from adjacent roles in operations, business analysis, or scheduling. Earning the CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute before you have the hours required for the PMP is the credential that gives candidates without a full PM title a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to experienced project manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to experienced project manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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