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# Construction Project Manager at Wight & Company

- **Company:** Wight & Company
- **Location:** Darien, IL
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wight/jobs/8221830

## Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

## ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work with the preconstruction team to develop work scopes, solicit bids, conduct scope reviews and negotiate subcontracts
- Communicating with clients on project issues to assure client satisfaction
- Develop and maintain overall project schedules; work with all parties to avoid delays
- Assure the timely review/processing of submittals, pay applications and other project documentation
- Manage Subcontractors; coordinate/communicate with subs in a professional manner
- Prepare project reports, including cost reports, monthly reports and schedule updates
- Facilitate RFI resolution with Owner and design team
- Oversees change order management process
- Responsible for the overall project financial management
- Support project team on overall project requirements
- Support bid pursuits, proposal preparation and new client development
- Develops and adheres to project quality control plan
- Collaborates with the design team from project initiation to completion

## BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:

- Engineering or Construction Management undergraduate degree required
- Masters in CM a plus
- 7+ years Project Management experience on commercial/institutional projects
- OSHA 30 a plus
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with project management, trade contractors, architects and engineers and the ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision.
- Experience with bidding work, developing work scopes, subcontractor management project scheduling and cost reporting required.
- Microsoft Office Suite required
- Microsoft Project expected
- Procore and CMiC knowledge a plus
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling, Revit software desired.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at [www.wightco.com](http://www.wightco.com).

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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## About Wight & Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wight & Company is an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firm that delivers design-led, design-build solutions for public and private clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1939
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture and Planning; Engineering; Construction; Design-Build; Sustainable Design
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, Government, Education (K-12, higher education), Commercial, Transportation & Infrastructure.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Building a better world, together” – with a focus on sustainable, integrated design that creates meaningful community impact.

## Products & Services
- **Integrated Design‑Led, Design‑Build**: Full-service offering combining architecture, engineering, and construction under one roof, enabling streamlined delivery and cost/time savings.
- **Sustainable & Net‑Zero Design**: Expertise in LEED, net‑zero energy, and carbon‑reduction strategies; designed the first LEED‑certified building in the U.S. and 30% of all net‑zero buildings in Illinois.
- **Transportation & Infrastructure**: Planning, engineering, and construction services for highways, bridges, and transit projects.
- **Interior Architecture & Fit‑Out**: Interior design and renovation services for commercial and institutional spaces.
- **Land Development & Site/Civil Engineering**: Site planning, grading, utilities, and civil engineering support.
- **Project Types**: Educational facilities (e.g., New Trier High School renovation), public libraries (e.g., Chicago Public Library Chinatown branch), civic buildings (e.g., USACE Mobile District Headquarters), and food business incubators (e.g., The Hatchery).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — **USD 10 million** (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (privately held, no disclosed institutional investors).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 201 employees, +3.4% YoY growth (+9 people).
  - 9 active job postings (as of mid‑2026), with monthly job postings up 28.6%.
  - LinkedIn followers: 15,028 (+7% yearly).
  - Long‑term contracts with major public clients (e.g., USACE, Chicago Park District, New Trier High School).
  - Recognized as a pioneer in sustainable design (first Green Firm Certification from SPI).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Model**: Combines architecture, engineering, and construction in one firm, reducing handoff friction and accelerating project timelines.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Designed the first U.S. building to receive LEED certification; holds 30% of all net‑zero buildings in Illinois.
- **Deep Local Roots**: Over 85 years of history in the Chicago area, with strong relationships across public and institutional sectors.
- **Design‑Led Culture**: Emphasis on design thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration, attracting top talent from firms like SOM, Gensler, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

## Strategic Focus
- **Net‑Zero & Carbon Reduction**: Continuing to lead in sustainable design and net‑zero energy projects.
- **Community‑Impact Projects**: Prioritizing projects that serve public good, such as libraries, food incubators, and educational facilities.
- **Integrated Delivery Expansion**: Extending design‑build approach to new geographies (Denver, Nashville) and transportation infrastructure.
- **Talent Development**: Growing internship and early‑career programs to build the next generation of AEC professionals.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Rated 4.1/5 on LinkedIn (58 reviews) with Culture at 4.4, Work‑Life 3.9, Compensation 3.5, and Career 4.1. Employees describe a collaborative, supportive environment where “character counts.”
- **Perks & Events**: Free weekly food trucks in summer, happy hours, holiday parties, community garden, sports leagues, and volunteer opportunities — all organized by the “Jollification committee.”
- **Professional Development**: Interdisciplinary learning across architecture, engineering, construction; senior leaders with diverse backgrounds; formal mentorship and internship programs.
- **Work Policy**: Office‑based with locations in Chicago (HQ), Darien (IL), Denver, and Nashville. No public remote/hybrid policy mentioned.
- **Mission‑Driven**: Employees feel they contribute to meaningful, lasting impact on communities.

## Sources
1. [Wight & Company Homepage](https://www.wightco.com/)
2. [Wight & Company Careers Page](https://www.wightco.com/careers/)
3. [Wight & Company – Culture & Internships](https://www.wightco.com/insights/become-a-part-of-something-special/)
4. [Wight & Company LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wightco)
5. [Wight & Company – People/Leadership](https://www.wightco.com/people/)

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