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Construction Project Manager

Homer Glen, Illinois - Posted on September 26, 2025
Published By Mariah Snelling

Company specializing in road safety construction is looking to hire a Project manager for Pavement and Marking!

This is a Direct Hire position. The salary is $95-105k with 5% annual bonus. There is a full benefit package and 401k with match. Schedule is first shift, Monday - Friday.

Job duties:
-Ensure all projects are executed safely and in compliance with corporate safety policies.
-Manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring conformance to contract scope, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
-Coordinate labor needs, equipment, and all project resources.
-Oversee project permits, design plans, and drawings.
-Develop and manage employee schedules, ensuring accurate time reporting.
-Deliver projects on time, within budget, while optimizing cash flow.
-Manage project risks, timelines, and cost variances.
-Oversee branch operations, including equipment management and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.
-Make recommendations and decisions on hiring, termination, advancement, and employee status changes.
-Mentor and develop project personnel, enhancing team skills and performance.
-Communicate project status, directions, and solutions to customers and stakeholders.
-Provide regular, accurate forecasts of revenue, margins, costs, and project milestones.
-Ensure all projects are thoroughly documented, including close-out reports.
-Act as the primary point of contact for customers, resolving issues and maintaining positive relationships.

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Qualifications
-Lead by example, demonstrating a strong focus on safety, business ethics, and work-life balance.
-Foster a safety-oriented culture in construction environments.
-Exhibit strong communication skills, earning respect from subordinates, vendors, and customers.
-Demonstrate leadership in high-uncertainty environments.
-Build and lead cohesive teams, holding team members accountable for performance.
-Focus on maximizing profit and cash flow through sound decision-making and project management.
-Handle customer and agency interactions with professionalism, addressing scheduling, disputes, and scope changes effectively.
 
Education, Experience, and Skills:
-High School diploma or equivalent required.
-Minimum of 5 years of management experience, ideally within traffic control or construction.
-Strong understanding of financial aspects of job costing, variance analysis, and “bid to actual results.”
-Ability to effectively schedule resources to maximize project efficiency.
-Experience in projecting revenue and costs based on backlog and bid pipeline.
-Knowledge of branch-specific operations, including experience with unions and labor relations (where applicable).
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) with the ability to learn ERP systems.
-Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Involvement in industry trade associations, coalitions with state DOT, or similar groups is preferred.
-Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a background check and drug test.


Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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