Civil Project Manager at Orion Placement in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job description

• Pay: $90,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
• Join a specialized construction team that self-performs critical foundation and civil scopes from start to finish
• Take ownership of projects that have real operational complexity, field impact, and visibility with leadership
• Work closely with estimating, field crews, and operations in a hands-on environment where execution matters
• Be part of a well-established, women-owned contractor with a strong reputation for delivering essential work
• Build your career in a role where you can make decisions, solve problems, and drive projects forward from kickoff through closeout
• You will be joining a team that values ownership, execution, and practical decision-making. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, close connection to the work, and the ability to make an impact on specialized construction projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and foundation construction projects from award through closeout
• Coordinate schedules, field activities, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials
• Partner with estimating and operations to ensure a smooth handoff and strong project startup
• Track project budgets, cost exposure, production progress, and change orders
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and contract requirements
• Communicate with clients, field leadership, and internal teams to keep projects aligned on scope, schedule, and expectations
• Support site logistics, sequencing, and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Help drive timely billing, forecasting, and overall project performance

Requirements

• 3+ years of directly relevant civil construction project management experience
• Strong background in heavy civil, foundations, concrete, earthwork, sitework, or drilling preferred
• Able to manage budgets, schedules, documentation, and field coordination
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working closely with field teams and leadership
• Organized, accountable, and able to manage multiple priorities

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Budget management
• Schedule management
• Documentation
• Field coordination

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance