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Construction Project Manager

Apogee Enterprises · Bolingbrook, IL · Full time

Posted Jun 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a curtainwall or glass and glazing project you managed. What was the scope, and what was hardest about it?

What they are checking: Whether their 5 to 8 years include real curtainwall work, which the posting requires.

Tell me about a time you predicted a problem on a project before it hit. How did you see it coming?

What they are checking: The proactive risk management the posting describes as mitigating loss and predicting challenges.

How do you hold yourself and others accountable to a company's process standards when it would be faster to skip steps?

What they are checking: Commitment to process consistency, which the role is explicitly asked to drive.

Tell me about a difficult client or GC relationship and how you managed it.

What they are checking: Stakeholder management under pressure, keeping the project moving and the company protected.

What would you do

The general contractor's schedule has compressed your install window by three weeks. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the company with documentation and notice while working to find a realistic recovery plan.

Your field crew and a design consultant disagree on how to install a curtainwall anchor. How do you resolve it?

What they are checking: Technical judgment and ability to get engineering input, rather than letting the field improvise.

About the work

How do you keep a small-to-mid sized project profitable from buyout through closeout?

What they are checking: Understanding of cost tracking, change orders and forecasting, since profitability is named as the top priority.

Walk me through how you handle a change order that the GC says is in your base scope.

What they are checking: Skill in reading contracts and specifications and negotiating firmly without damaging the relationship.

What metrics do you report to regional leaders, and how do you keep your forecasts accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they forecast cost and schedule honestly so leaders can predict results without surprises.

How do you manage shop drawings, submittals and material lead times so glass and framing arrive when the field needs them?

What they are checking: Grasp of the long-lead procurement chain that makes or breaks a glazing schedule.

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The full job description

As published by Apogee Enterprises.

Harmon, Inc. Drive critical project tasks and processes to completion by leveraging independent judgment and strategic collaboration. You will manage scope, tasks, and processes on small-to-mid sized projects by working closely with internal teams and general contractors. You will collaborate and engage stakeholders at all stages of a project’s lifecycle to ensure integrity of key processes, tasks, and project schedule are upheld. POSITION DESCRIPTION Your top priority is to drive critical project tasks and processes resulting in process compliance and profitability. • Partner with experienced project managers, field teams, and clients over a project’s lifecycle to ensure a project is on track and profitable. • Completing tasks to ensure regional leaders can predict, analyze, and communicate key metrics/results. • Drive accountability to process consistency aligned with Harmon’s best practices. • Apply technical expertise to mitigate loss and predict challenges proactively. EXPERIENCE • Construction experience and knowledge applicable to the curtainwall business • 5-8 years’ experience in project management or a related field • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience • Curtainwall/glass and glazing experience required. KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strengths that are important to Harmon Collaborate: Encourage collaboration with your peers and leaders Do the right thing: Deliver excellence, treat each other with respect Value a balanced life: Reward each other’s contributions and cultivate a welcoming environment Focus on results: Maintain a strong desire to execute through customer focus and attention to detail Be flexible: Adjust quickly and effectively to shifts in business and project needs Attain clarity and alignment: Ensure you have clarity and alignment before moving forward Strengths that are important to your Position Leadership: Engage and motivate direct reports, coworkers, peers, and leaders to set clear expectations Problem Solving: Make decisions based on information provided and enhance others' problem-solving capacity Extreme Ownership: Take full responsibility for results, regardless of the outcome Communication : Write clear, concise, readable notes and other correspondence using proper industry language and terms Time Management: Effectively manage time to meet deadlines and troubleshoot issues with a sense of urgency Ethics: High level of professional integrity, honesty, and personal credibility Change Management: Operate within a team environment, and highly dynamic situations, by building consensus through collaboration. Compensation Range: $115,000/yr.-$130,000/yr Our Benefits We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team. • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) • Incentive Plans • 401(k) with employer contribution and match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness Program • Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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