Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Review architectural designs, space plans, site plans, details, and permit drawings.
• Manage the architectural project pipeline by tracking projects, maintaining daily project logs, providing status reports, and reducing project backlog to achieve 90% completion calendar success.
• Develop and manage project timelines and track project costs.
• Expedite tenant build-outs by coordinating cost estimates, permits, inspections, and required approvals.
• Meet with contractors and vendors, obtain multiple bids, conduct value engineering, negotiate contracts, and prepare change orders.
• Prepare and submit documents to cities and municipalities, and work with local, city, and state agencies to ensure code compliance.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of lien waivers and document disputes or potential disputes involving tenants, contractors, and vendors.
• Cook with tenant build-outs with leasing staff, property managers, and prospective tenants, and assist with tenant move-ins and move-outs.
• Perform field measurements and inspect parking decks, parking structures, rooftops, roofing, copings, and flashing.
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors and follow up on signage submittals.
• Manage antenna and cabling projects.
• Consult on energy efficiency opportunities and assist with interior and exterior design layouts.
• Identify and source new vendors and contractors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of City of Chicago and suburban building codes and permitting procedures.
• Excellent negotiation skills with contractors and vendors.
• Experience coordinating multiple commercial construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Ability to review architectural drawings, site plans, and permit documents.
• Experience managing project timelines, costs, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to obtain permits, coordinate inspections, and ensure code compliance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain project logs and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar software may be required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)