Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon Consulting is seeking a Construction Manager to support construction projects in Hammond, IN, with occasional travel to the Chicago Loop, IL. This position is responsible for managing renovation, mechanical system upgrade, and tenant fit-out projects from planning through closeout while ensuring successful project delivery, budget and schedule performance, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of construction management experience, including renovations and building systems projects, with additional experience managing work in high-rise buildings preferred. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Facilitator, or Construction Contractor.
• Experience managing projects valued at $10 million or greater.
• Strong field construction experience with the ability to effectively manage on-site activities.
• Experience working with complex organizations including federal, state, and local government agencies, hospitals, universities, or similar institutional clients.
• Experience reviewing design document submittals, cost estimates, project schedules, and construction documentation.
• Experience with estimating, cost verification, project financial management, and change order negotiations.
• Thorough understanding of project management and construction management principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, or similar project management platforms.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, including 2–3 days per week in Hammond, IN and 2–3 days per week in the Chicago Loop.
• Flexibility to work occasional evening hours as project schedules require.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the Owner's Representative and Construction Manager on multiple occupied renovation and capital improvement projects.
• Manage projects through all phases, including planning, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Provide on-site construction management for MEP (HVAC and Controls), lighting replacement, and interior renovation projects.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, project specifications, building codes, and safety requirements.
• Lead construction quality assurance efforts and coordinate project activities to maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Review design documents, construction submittals, project schedules, cost estimates, and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, daily field reports, and project status reports.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, communicate project status, and proactively resolve project issues.
• Support project financial management through cost verification, estimating reviews, and change proposal negotiations.
• Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.
• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.
• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.
• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.