Construction Project Lead

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Construction Project Lead within PNC's Realty Services organization, you will be based in Chicago, IL.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

* Manages the time, money and people for multiple construction projects to ensure that company needs are met. Supervises project plans and contractor performance.

* Leads multiple construction projects and cooperates with in-house service partners. Reviews and evaluates construction workflow processes and makes appropriate adjustments to meet quality standards and clients' requirements.

* Develops project plans in conjunction with the architect, consultants and other in-house groups. Sets project schedules and allocates resources that are in line with project goals. Determines and orders materials for project.

* Maintains cost control for the project and monitors project-related commitments so that approved spending limits are not exceeded. If cost change is warranted, completes request for additional funding prior to making the change.

* Manages contractors, supply vendors and consultants based on established contract terms in order to keep the project on time and on budget.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

* Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

* Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Budgeting, Building Design, Building Inspections, Equipment Inspection, Process Improvements, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Waterfall Model

Competencies

Construction Management, Construction Quality Assurance, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Internal Resource Coordination, Planning:
Tactical, Strategic, Project Management

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 - $

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 11/24/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account;

back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational…