Construction Lead Project Manager - Chicago

CLEAR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS(CGS) is seeking an on-site Lead Construction Project Manager to oversee capital and infrastructure projects as well as technology implementations, including work supporting the federal government. This role will lead construction projects from planning through closure, coordinating teams, vendors, budgets, risks, stakeholders, and quality requirements to deliver successful outcomes. This position is responsible for directing and managing multiple project managers and programs across diverse locations, ensuring successful execution of project objectives, adherence to quality standards, effective resource utilization, and delivery of program requirements. The Lead Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project management activities and works closely with client leadership, stakeholders, and contractor personnel to ensure mission success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to the COR, CO, and CGS
• Act as the counterpart to client program and technical managers for complex construction projects, rehabilitation, and facilities programs
• Lead and provide oversight to contracted Project Managers
• Coordinate planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects and program initiatives across diverse locations
• Ensure successful accomplishment of all program requirements and objectives
• Manage technical operations involving multiple projects, personnel, and stakeholders
• Organize and coordinate program planning, resource allocation, and delivery strategies
• Monitor project and program performance to ensure alignment with client goals and objectives
• Coordinate program activities with client management, project managers, and agency representatives
• Support strategic planning and long-range program execution efforts
• Implement and monitor quality assurance measures across projects and programs
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, performance standards, schedules, and quality objectives
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend process improvements
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and on time
• Resolve issues, conflicts, and challenges impacting project or program performance
• Track program budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization
• Monitor cost performance and conduct cost-versus-budget analyses
• Support life-cycle cost analyses and financial planning efforts
• Participate in workforce planning and work distribution among project managers
• Ensure staffing levels and technical skill sets align with project requirements
• Provide routine reports regarding program status, workload, budgets, schedules, and project performance
• Respond to special reporting requests, data calls, and management inquiries
• Meet regularly with client leadership and stakeholders to discuss program progress and priorities
• Prepare presentations, reports and program documentation for management review
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Apply project and program management principles throughout all phases of execution
• Utilize analytical and evaluative techniques to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Support logistics planning, scheduling activities, and resource forecasting
• Perform other duties as assigned to support contract objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• 15+ years of project management experience
• Expertise in project management, risk management, budget management, and project scheduling
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and negotiation skills
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (Secret / Top Secret / Public Trust)
• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation and PIV card issuance

Why Join CGS?

This position offers an opportunity to serve as a trusted regional technical expert while supporting the safety, reliability, and modernization of important federal facilities. You will work with complex vertical transportation systems, collaborate with facility and government stakeholders, and directly influence long-term infrastructure performance.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

• Clear Global Solutions(CGS) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.