Project Manager - U.S. Construction Opportunity

• Build Your Construction Career in the U.S.
• Headquarters in Chicago, USA
• Iconic projects across healthcare, sports, residential, and industrial sectors.

Enjoy full US visa sponsorship, relocation support, and a competitive salary package

Your new company
A top-tier U.S. construction firm with nearly 100 years of history is offering an exciting relocation opportunity for experienced Project Managers. Privately held and headquartered in Chicago, this company is known for its strong values, operational excellence, and employee-first culture. With projects across major cities like Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Chicago, they deliver high-impact work across 15 sectors including hospitals, stadiums, residential, data centres, and food processing plants.


Their specialist division-focused on cold and food facilities-has grown rapidly from $80M to $300M+ in volume since its acquisition, and is now entering a new phase of expansion.


Your new role

We are exclusively recruiting for a Project Manager to join this dynamic team in the U.S. You'll have the flexibility to be based in any of their active project locations and will lead commercial projects from preconstruction through close-out. You'll work in a collaborative environment where superintendents and PMs operate as equals, with no hand-offs between office and field.

Project types include:

• Hospitals
• Football stadiums
• Residential developments
• Data centres
• Food processing plants

What you'll need to succeed

• Australian citizenship (required for visa eligibility)
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Project Manager
• Proven experience across a range of commercial projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• A passion for operational excellence and team collaboration

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: $120,000-$185,000 USD, negotiable based on experience
• Full visa sponsorship and relocation support
• Flexible location across major U.S. cities
• Monthly living and travel stipends
• Project completion bonuses and annual company bonus program
• Annual tax preparation fee stipend
• Career mobility across business units and project types
• Exceptional employee experience-90% staff retention
• A culture that values relationships, safety and long-term growth

What you need to do now



If you're ready to take your career global and join a company that values your expertise, reply to this email with your CV: Georgie.Gilmour@hays.com.au, and a brief summary of your experience. We're looking for the right person-not just a resume-so let's start the conversation, call me for information on: +61 0490437182