Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, etc.) for commercial real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout. Works in collaboration with the assigned client manager. Coordinates and supervises all aspects of planning, design and construction projects ranging in size from small scale renovation to new building construction. Supervises consultant, architect, engineer, general contractor, subcontractors and other professional activities on bid jobs as well as internal hospital-contracted jobs.

This position requires daily attendance at the client’s facility and will report to the client’s director and senior site project manager. It is also the responsibility of the Project Manager not only to exhibit legendary customer service when communicating with tenants, prospective tenants, owners, and vendors but also to focus on productivity and results.

Major Responsibilities

• Administration
• Participates in the bid review process; analyzes quotations and proposals
• Reviews submittals for accuracy and conformity to LGH specifications
• Ensures that projects are built according to specifications
• Administers construction projects and maintains project documentation
• Reviews and processes pay requests
• Maintains and updates project budget trackers sheets
• Coordination and Supervision
• Coordinates and supervises all aspects of planning, design and construction projects
• Coordinates contractor meetings on both a regular or as needed basis
• Inspects progress of contractor work as related to project schedule
• Fields questions and interfaces between contractors, engineers, contract architects and staff architect, and consultants
• Captures and updates project documentation
• Coordinates construction activities (such as shutdowns) that directly affect hospital operations
• Updates appropriate hospital personnel regarding construction activities
• Project Planning
• Attends planning meetings and OAC’s with user groups, ensuring that the design meets their needs and works within budget
• Interfaces with contract architects, designers, engineers, and consultants to insure that construction documents conform both to the design intent and to established by the client
• Stewardship of Construction Documents and preparation of Safety Documents on client's behalf
• Preparation and updating of life-safety ALSM project documents, coordination and review of fire evacuation, ICRA, PICRA, IDPH comments, Accrediting Organization comments
• By law, and our internal procedures, all project final construction/permit documents must be archived and available access by the client

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic skills in computer word processing, scheduling, and accounting spreadsheets
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Architecture, Business, Interior Design, Engineering or Construction
• PMP and/or LEED AP preferred
• Minimum 2 years and up to 5 years+ project management experience in all aspects of design, construction, and project management
• Experience/skills in construction Project Management (architecture, general contracting, construction estimation, scheduling, engineering, design/permitting process, bid development, contract and/or sub-contract management)

Physical Skills

• Self-ambulation in order to visit job sites on campus
• Ability to walk on stairs, ladders, climb scaffolding, and visit dusty environments is required
• Requires some lifting (up to 25lb)

Work Shift

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

This is a dynamic, on-site role that places you at the heart of the action. As a result, an essential function of this position is working on-site. Remote or hybrid options are not available.

About Us

Transwestern’s Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace inclusion – not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone. Different backgrounds, life experiences and cultures shape our individual perspectives and ultimately generate the best results for our clients.