Project Lead Jobs in Illinois

Project Lead jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, North Chicago, and Rosemont and other Illinois metros, with employers like Jobot, AbbVie, and Stantec hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles673+
Top employerJobot
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring104
Work type79% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Aldridge Electric
Project Manager
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Aldridge Electric
New 5h ago
Project Manager
Aldridge Electric
Chicago, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Project Manager II
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Ryan Companies US, Inc.
New 7h ago
Project Manager II
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Project Manager
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Cushman & Wakefield
New 8h ago
Senior Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Chicago, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$128k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SE3, LLC
Transportation Project Manager
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SE3, LLC
New 9h ago
Transportation Project Manager
SE3, LLC
Lisle, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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SPECTRAFORCE
Digital Project Manager
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SPECTRAFORCE
New 11h ago
Digital Project Manager
SPECTRAFORCE
Lake Forest, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$30.00 - $40.00/hr
Hybrid
None

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Project Lead Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
329 jobs
North Chicago
27 jobs
Rosemont
23 jobs
Oak Brook
20 jobs
Springfield
14 jobs
Lisle
11 jobs
Schaumburg
11 jobs
Peoria
10 jobs
Rolling Meadows
10 jobs

Project Lead Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot36
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie21
  • Stantec
    Stantec20
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell17
  • Capgemini
    Capgemini12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services192
  • Construction & Real Estate106
  • Technology & Software72
  • Manufacturing41
  • Staffing & Recruiting39

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Illinois.

  • 3-5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects from initiation to close
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
  • PMP certification or equivalent formal project management credential preferred
  • Experience coordinating stakeholders across multiple departments or business units
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for status reporting and escalation
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field

Project Lead Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many project lead jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 673+ project lead openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, North Chicago, and Rosemont. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do project leads make in Illinois?

Project leads 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 Illinois cities have the most project lead jobs?

Chicago, North Chicago, and Rosemont have the most project lead openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire project leads in Illinois?

Employers hiring project leads in Illinois include Jobot, AbbVie, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote project lead jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 21% of project lead openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for project lead jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to project lead jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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