🧭 Director — Project Management & Consultancy in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Employers in Chicago hiring this role typically need: lead PMC assignments, project delivery teams, client coordination and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Track operational, cost and schedule performance
• Develop new PMC business and maintain client relationships
• Lead project management consultancy (PMC) assignments end to end
• Guide and staff project delivery teams

Skills employers look for

• Contract and schedule oversight
• Clear executive reporting
• PMC experience on large projects
• Team leadership and resourcing

Tools and standards

• Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Project portals and document control systems
• Cost and earned-value dashboards

Typical deliverables

• Project execution and management plans
• Monthly progress and exception reports
• Risk and issue registers

How success is measured

• On-time and on-budget delivery
• Client satisfaction scores
• Team utilisation and retention

Common challenges

• Keeping senior talent across multiple assignments
• Aligning clients, designers and contractors

Hiring tip

Review one or two past PMC assignments, including what went wrong and how it was fixed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director, Project Management & Consultancy cost in Chicago?

Indicative Director, Project Management & Consultancy rates for Chicago, Illinois, USA are about $80–$255 per hour, or $10,400–$33,150 per month for regular work.

What does a Director, Project Management & Consultancy do in Chicago?

Lead PMC assignments, project delivery teams, client coordination and operational performance. Typical work includes lead project management consultancy (PMC) assignments end to end, guide and staff project delivery teams and coordinate with clients, designers and contractors.

What qualifications are usual for a Director, Project Management & Consultancy?

Engineering or construction management degree; PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is a plus; 10+ years leading PMC or owner's-representative work.

Can I hire a Director, Project Management & Consultancy for Chicago remotely?

Often yes. Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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