Director of Job Order Contracting
boutique recruitingChicago, IL
$150,000 per yearAPPLY NOW
Director of Job Order Contracting
boutique recruitingChicago, IL
2 days ago
Occupations
Construction ManagersArchitectural and Engineering ManagersProject Management SpecialistsIndustries
All Other Specialty Trade ContractorsCommercial and Institutional Building ConstructionOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction$150,000 per year
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Position Title:
Director of Job Order Contracting
Take the lead of an established Job Order Contracting operation where your construction expertise, proposal knowledge, and leadership will directly shape the team’s success. A well-established construction company in Chicago is seeking a Director of Job Order Contracting to lead a team of JOC Project Managers while remaining actively involved in proposal development and project strategy. This is a senior leadership role overseeing a diverse portfolio of maintenance and existing-facility projects spanning civil, underground, vertical, interior, and MEP construction. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on construction leader with genuine JOC expertise, direct experience personally building proposals and the management skills to lead an experienced project management team.
Salary Range:
$150,000 - $175,000 / Year DOEResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and manage a team of approximately five to six JOC Project Managers, providing direction, accountability, and technical support Personally develop and build JOC proposals, including hands‑on work within eGordian, rather than solely reviewing proposals prepared by others Oversee projects across a broad range of construction scopes, including civil, underground, vertical, interior, and MEP work Provide leadership across a high‑volume JOC operation supporting approximately 200 proposals annually across multiple contracts Guide the execution of primarily maintenance and existing‑facility projects, with the majority of individual projects valued below $2 million Partner with senior leadership to maintain project quality, operational consistency, and strong performance across the JOC portfolio Apply broad construction knowledge to solve project challenges, support PM decision‑making and ensure proposals accurately reflect project requirements
Requirements:
- Demonstrated Job Order Contracting knowledge, including direct, hands‑on experience personally building JOC proposals
- Broad construction expertise across vertical and underground work, with exposure to civil, interior, and MEP scopes
- Proven management experience, with the ability to lead, develop, and hold a team of Project Managers accountable
- Strong understanding of maintenance, renovation, and existing‑facility construction environments
- Experience with eGordian or comparable JOC proposal systems strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ability and willingness to work 100% onsite in Chicago
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company matching
- Paid time off and sick time
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Company‑provided laptop
- Stable project pipeline supported by multi‑year contracts
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$150,000 per year
Experience level
Manager
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Construction Managers
Industry
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Posted
2 days ago
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