Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL, On-Site Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation Range: $85,000 95,000 The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations. To access a list of benefits for full-time jobs, click here.

Build Spaces That Support a Greater Purpose. Are you a proactive construction professional who thrives on turning vision into reality? Moody Bible Institute is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead meaningful campus improvement projects that support education, ministry, and student life while helping advance our mission of equipping people to impact the world for Christ.

About Us Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered higher education and media ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God's Word. Through trusted biblical teaching, media, and educational resources, Moody reaches audiences around the world with the gospel and seeks to make a lasting Kingdom impact.

The Opportunity Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of capital improvement, renovation, and construction projects across campus. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Construction, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing projects throughout the entire lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. This role serves as the primary point of coordination among internal stakeholders and external project partners to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with institutional objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong project leadership, financial stewardship, and communication skills, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality facilities that support Moody's educational mission.

What You'll Do

• Project Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build collaborative partnerships with internal departments, leadership teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Lead project planning efforts and facilitate approval processes from project inception through completion.
• Ensure projects align with institutional priorities, campus planning initiatives, and operational requirements.
• Design & Pre-Construction Management
• Coordinate feasibility studies, test-fit analyses, constructability reviews, and campus impact assessments.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop project solutions that meet functional, operational, budgetary, and code requirements.
• Review design documents for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Budget & Financial Management
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project expenditures and manage financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead value engineering efforts and identify opportunities to maximize project value while maintaining scope and quality expectations.
• Procurement & Contract Administration
• Manage bidding, vendor selection, contract administration, and purchasing activities in accordance with organizational policies.
• Coordinate the distribution and review of bid documents and project proposals.
• Identify and resolve scope gaps, contract issues, and procurement challenges.
• Construction Management
• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety standards.
• Coordinate project meetings, monitor contractor performance, and address project risks and challenges proactively.
• Maintain project momentum by managing schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Communication & Reporting
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders regarding project status, schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and records.
• Facilitate effective communication among all project participants.
• Project Closeout & Turnover
• Manage commissioning, punch list completion, turnover documentation, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate occupancy and move-in activities with end users and facilities teams.
• Ensure all project documentation and deliverables are completed and properly archived.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Top Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience in commercial construction, renovation, or capital project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in active, occupied environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of applicable national, state, and local building codes and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and drive projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with campus, institutional, higher education, healthcare, or mission-based facility projects.
• Experience in space planning and familiarity with CAD software.
• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Experience with contractor procurement, estimating, project accounting, and value engineering.
• Familiarity with classroom, conference room, and workplace technology infrastructure.

Work Environment

Candidates must demonstrate alignment with Moody Bible Institute's mission, doctrinal beliefs, and Christian values. Employees are required to affirm Moody's Statement of Faith and adhere to Community Standards. This position is based on Moody Bible Institute's campus and requires a combination of office and field work. The Construction Project Manager will regularly visit active construction sites and occupied facilities. Physical requirements include walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. The role requires frequent movement throughout campus and project sites. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Information

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits Candidates must align with Moody Bible Institute's Christian identity, including signing a Statement of Faith and adhering to Community Standards Moody Bible Institute values diversity and seeks team members who engage others in ways that honor its biblical foundation Moody complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws and, as a religious institution, requires employees to hold beliefs consistent with its Doctrinal Statement and Community Standards

Join Us If you're a results-driven Construction Project Manager who enjoys leading complex projects, solving challenges, and seeing tangible results from your work, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for excellence to Moody Bible Institute and help create spaces where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. Join us and build facilities that support a mission with eternal impact.