The Perry Group: Project Construction Manager (EPC/Design-Build)

Company : CDM Smith
Location : Chicago, IL, 60290
Posted Date : 9 October 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Management
Occupation : Construction Manager
Job Details
The Perry Group, a CDM Smith company, is seeking an experienced Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) / Design-Build Project Construction Manager to oversee construction on heavy industrial projects.
The Project Construction Manager is responsible for the quality control of all PGL construction projects undertaken.
This position is also responsible for the direction and the proper field supervision of projects during the construction phase.
The Project Construction Manager will generally work from the office and go to project sites as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides overall Administrative and Technical direction for projects. May direct several different size projects independently or through subordinate Construction Managers.
- Responsible for PGL overall Safety Program. (i.e. administration of Safety Manuals, Training, Job Safety Report, etc.)
- Responsible for overall scheduling management of all PGL construction projects and ensuring Construction Managers are adequately trained in use of scheduling software.
- Responsible for estimating construction costs for PGL proposals.
- Responsible for assisting in developing Bid Packages and defining Scopes of Work under the supervision of the Director of Construction/President or Project Manager.
- Responsible for overseeing total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budgets and schedule.
- Responsible for verifying quality assurance and control are being followed by PGL on-site personnel (quality procedures and forms are being properly utilized).
- Plans, coordinates and/or supervises field activities of all PGL personnel on assigned projects. Authorizes/approves all project personnel transactions (expense reports, etc.), purchase requisitions, change request, etc., under supervision of Director of Construction/President or Project Manager.
- Ensures all field personnel adhere to all company, client and project policies, procedures, standards, etc. (verifies all PGL personnel are properly trained).
- Maintains official project log and documentation files for all projects.
- Visits job sites regularly as required for training, job audits, meetings, etc.
- Verifies/approves punch list and final inspections are performed and correct.
- Monitors manpower and budget requirements in collaboration with appropriate project management personnel to anticipate the need for on-site personnel changes.
Pay Range: $104,000.00 - $168,480.00
Minimum Qualifications
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or,
- Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience with an Associate degree or,
- Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
The Bachelor’s or Associate degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) / Design-Build firms
- Project construction management experience for heavy industrial clients
- Experience effectively leading field personnel
- OSHA certification (10, 30, etc.)
EEO Statement: The Perry Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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