Project Manager – Commercial / Redevelopment Projects

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 + Benefits / Bonus / 401k match

 

About the Company

A nationally recognized, vertically integrated real estate developer and builder is expanding its Chicago construction team. With more than 50 years of experience, the company has developed a diverse portfolio spanning multifamily, highrise residential, office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use developments across major North American markets.

The company manages construction operations in-house, allowing its teams to remain involved throughout the entire development process and maintain a high level of control over schedule, quality, cost, and execution. Its Chicago portfolio includes significant high-rise commercial assets and large-scale urban developments.

About the Project

This Project Manager will support a major 50-story, approximately 1.1-million-square-foot high-rise property in Chicago's Loop within close proximity to City Hall, major transit stations, and other downtown landmarks.

The project represents a significant opportunity to work on a high-profile urban asset within one of Chicago's most active redevelopment corridors.

The Role

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of construction activities while coordinating with ownership, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to take ownership of complex projects and work within a highly experienced development and construction organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities from preconstruction through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.


• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.


• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and project documentation.


• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project correspondence.


• Develop and maintain project schedules while identifying potential delays and developing mitigation strategies.


• Monitor project costs, commitments, change orders, and overall budget performance.


• Participate in subcontractor procurement, scope review, bid leveling, and contract negotiations.


• Lead regular project meetings and maintain clear communication between all project stakeholders.


• Review subcontractor progress and ensure work is being completed according to contract documents and project requirements.


• Assist with quality control and ensure construction is being executed in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.


• Work closely with the Superintendent and field team to coordinate sequencing, logistics, inspections, and site activities.


• Track project milestones and provide regular updates to senior leadership and ownership.


• Assist with closeout, punch list, turnover, and warranty activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.


• Experience with a general contractor, construction manager, developer, or owner’s representative.


• Experience managing commercial, high-rise, multifamily, mixed-use, or large-scale urban construction projects.


• Strong understanding of construction documents, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.


• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Why Join?

• $100,000 – $140,000 base salary


• Opportunity to work on a major high-rise Chicago project


• Join a vertically integrated developer with construction operations managed internally.


• Exposure to complex urban development and redevelopment


• Work alongside an experienced team with a proven track record across North America


• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a diversified real estate organization