How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior Project Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $122,798 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $109,707 and $138,119. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Project Manager

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San Francisco Bay University - Fremont , CA
The Recruitment Marketing Project Manager/Marketing Manager ensures effective coordination and ... Reporting to the Senior Director of Enrollment, this role will work collaboratively with admissions ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
Critchfield Mechanical Inc - Livermore , CA
You will be responsible to manage project time lines conduct load calculations and duct pipe design ... Assist with Sr level engineers with project tasks, project management, and cost tracking • ...
ZipRecruiter - 52 days ago
PMCS Group - Los Angeles , CA
Manages multiple projects with particular emphasis on seismic, critical repair and retrofit projects. * Manages and supervises a team of design professionals and other professionals through the ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
ANM Construction Inc. - Gardena , CA
We are a leading Construction company, looking for a Project Manager/ Estimator to manage multiple construction projects from start to finish resulting in successful project completion. * Manage ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
TRL Systems, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
As the Security Project Manager you responsible for the setup and review of all installation projects as assigned to them within the Security Division. Responsibilities include advance project ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
Dusty Robotics - Mountain View , CA
... projects. Dusty has raised over $69M from top-tier venture capital firms including Scale Venture ... We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our ...
LinkedIn - 29 days ago

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