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Project Manager - Heavy Highway Construction

United States, Arlington Heights, Illinois 80000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 02, 2026
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Path Construction seeks a qualified Project Manager to join our organization in the Chicago, IL area on our Heavy Highway Team. We are a growing commercial general contractor with offices in Arlington Heights, IL; Scottsdale, AZ; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; and Tampa, FL working on projects throughout the United States. The right candidate will have 5 years of project management experience in commercial construction, Tollway and/or Heavy Highway experience is preferred. Path is looking for people with great technical skills, good communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading and managing a project team in building a successful project
  • managing day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers
  • contract administration
  • procurement
  • estimating
  • pay requests
  • change orders
  • requests for information
  • cost control
  • scheduling
  • tracking submittals
  • safety controls
  • maintaining and delivering a high level of quality

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Architecture
  • 5+ years construction experience
  • Project scheduling experience
  • Occasional travel (1-3 days per month)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Valid Driver's License with a positive motor vehicle record
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds

Nice to have

  • Tollway and/or Heavy Highway experience
  • Public work experience is a plus
  • Estimating experience is a plus
  • Self Perform experience is a plus
  • OSHA 30 Hour Training
  • LEED Project Experience
  • Pimavera P6 and/or Sage 300 CRE Experience

What we offer

  • 401(k) Program
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company cellphone and computer
  • Annual Bonus Plan

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