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Project Manager

Redmond · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time

What We Need

This role is responsible for leading complex construction projects while taking on increased ownership of client relationships, financial performance, and team leadership. This role serves as a key driver of both project success and business growth, actively contributing to business development efforts, client pursuits, and long-term relationship building.

What You'll Do

  • Leadership, Collaboration & Professional Development

    • Model and reinforce core values of empathy, perseverance, integrity, and curiosity through decision-making and execution.
    • Manage and grow strong, positive relationships with clients, project partners, architects, end users, and owners.
    • Participate in business development efforts.
    • Take initiative on new business development opportunities, lead generation, and pursuits.
    • Represent the company at kickoff, mid-project, and closeout gatherings to strengthen relationships and leave a lasting impression.
    • Maintain proactive, clear, and professional communication with project partners, prioritizing verbal communication followed by written documentation.
    • Manage project issues by presenting both the problem and potential solutions to your Team Lead.
    • Deliver performance feedback and contribute to formal reviews for direct reports.
    • Delegate effectively, oversee workload balance, and provide support to junior staff.
    • Provide mentorship, oversight, and support to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.
    • Participate in onboarding and training for new team members; present ongoing process improvement and best-practice trainings.
    • Serve as the final point of accountability, ensuring all project requirements are completed accurately and to standard, with full ownership of team performance and deliverables.
  • Business, Financial & Operational Effectiveness

    • Observe the prime contract process.
    • Participate in Trade Partner selection, interviews, awards, and buyouts.
    • Participate in creation of Scopes of Work, Exhibit A documents, and the Schedule of Values for all Work Orders.
    • Monitor project financial performance: oversee budgets, manage contingency, allowances, and general requirements, and ensure alignment with profit goals.
    • Ensure timely delivery of accounting questionnaires, pencil draw submissions, and change order/claims approvals.
    • Manage claims, financial reconciliation, and closeout processes, including contingency resolution and Day 2 work planning.
    • Accurately develop and manage monthly project profit forecasts independently.
  • Project Management, Coordination, & Execution

    • Manage multiple tasks with the assistance of your Team Lead.
    • Participate in initial project setup, including permitting, project folder creation, and schedule development in partnership with the Superintendent.
    • Participate in kickoff meetings to align team members on expectations, procurement strategy, schedule, profit targets, and responsibilities.
    • Maintain comprehensive awareness of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path items.
    • Estimate a project with approval from Team Lead & Preconstruction.
    • Actively mentor junior staff throughout each phase of the process, while consistently identifying and creating opportunities to support their growth and development.
    • Effectively manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently, demonstrating strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.
    • Seamlessly assume responsibility for projects at any stage, quickly assessing status, identifying priorities, and driving successful outcomes.
  • Technical Effectiveness & Quality

    • Maintain strong understanding of project financial structure and job cost details (implicit in job cost & recovery responsibilities).
    • Apply sound construction and operational judgment during estimating, buyout, and financial oversight activities.
    • Demonstrate deep construction expertise and serve as a trusted resource for trade-specific questions and detailed guidance for junior staff.
  • Field Operations & Execution

    • Assist with daily field operations under direction of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
    • Support tracking of daily work activities and production progress.
    • Help maintain site organization, cleanliness, and basic safety standards.
    • Observe trade activities and report progress or issues to field leadership.
    • Assist in verifying work is being performed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
    • Participate in site walks to gain understanding of project execution.
    • Document field conditions, issues, and completed work.
    • Support implementation of established field processes and procedures.
    • Absorb manpower tracking and daily reporting.
    • Promote accountability by following direction and completing assigned tasks reliably.
  • Project Planning, Logistics & Scheduling

    • Assist in maintaining short-term schedules and lookahead plans.
    • Support coordination of deliveries, material staging, and site access.
    • Track progress of critical activities and report delays.
    • Assist with pull planning and coordination meetings.
    • Help identify potential risks or conflicts and communicate to leadership.
    • Support alignment of daily field activities with project schedule.
    • Absorb assistance with daily work plans as directed.
    • Absorb documentation of schedule impacts and field changes.
    • Coordinate with trades on daily work plans as directed.
    • Absorb maintenance of logs related to deliveries, manpower, and site activities.
    • Absorb support of site logistics plans.
  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control

    • Manage quality control process to ensure inspections are successful.
    • Perform basic field inspections under supervision.
    • Verify installed work aligns with drawings and specifications.
    • Assist with third-party inspections and testing coordination.
    • Maintain organized quality documentation and logs.
    • Support punch list tracking and closeout activities.
    • Promote attention to detail and quality in daily work.
  • Safety Leadership

    • Follow all company safety policies and jobsite requirements.
    • Assist in conducting safety walks and identifying potential hazards.
    • Attend safety meetings and toolbox talks.
    • Report unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.
    • Support documentation of safety observations and incidents.
    • Reinforce safe work practices through personal example.
    • Absorb maintenance of safety records and logs.
    • Support the company's mission and vision by upholding its culture, values, and expectations in all actions and decision-making.
  • Company Initiatives & Marketing

    • Support collection of project data, photos, and updates for internal use.
    • Absorb documentation for proposals or marketing materials as needed.
    • Follow company processes, tools, and standards.
    • Participate in company initiatives when assigned.
    • Share observations and lessons learned with project team.
    • Represent Redmond Construction professionally on-site.
    • Contribute to maintaining a positive company image through daily actions.

    What You'll Bring

    • Minimum of six (6) years of experience successfully managing complex, high-value corporate interior projects.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

    • Demonstrated proficiency in project scheduling, scope development, contract review, financial oversight, and risk management.

    • Proven ability to foster client retention, build strong relationships, and lead collaborative, high-performing teams.

    • Exceptional people management skills, with a high level of engagement and an empathetic, team-centered leadership approach.

    • Demonstrate strong integrity by consistently following through on commitments, taking ownership of decisions, and upholding responsibility for overall project success while serving as a reliable leader for junior staff.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package, including:
      • Gold PPO Health Insurance
      • 401k Plan
      • Generous Flex PTO
      • Commuter Benefits
      • Paid Family Leave
      • Professional Development
      • Volunteer Time Off

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