Senior Regional Construction Manager (Based in Chicago)
About the role
This position, located in Chicago, IL, works closely with Asset Management, Property Management, Finance, and Procurement to lead technical project execution and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of assets.
Job Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five (5) Construction Coordinators.
Establish performance expectations and conduct evaluations.
Serve as escalation point for complex issues.
Oversee all phases of TI, Make Ready, and Building Improvement CapEx projects.
Ensure delivery of landlord and tenant obligations.
Develop, approve and manage Scopes of Work.
Manage schedules, budgets, approvals and closeouts.
Recommend solutions for unbudgeted capital needs.
Partner on capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Provide pricing for lease deals.
Monitor TI allowances and usage.
Drive cost savings and value engineering.
Oversee vendor procurement and contracts.
Ensure compliance and performance standards.
Complete annual inspections and maintain system inventories.
Support acquisitions and dispositions.
Ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
Lead ESG tracking and reporting.
Maintain safety standards.
Deliver monthly reporting and KPIs.
Provide subject matter expertise.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
10+ years of project/construction management experience.
10+ years of leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of building systems.
Experience with TI, Make Ready and CapEx projects and procurement.
Leadership and team development.
Financial and analytical skills.
Project management expertise.
Stakeholder communication.
Attention to detail and compliance.
Proficiency in MS Office; MRI/Nexus/Ariba preferred.
Compensation
The annual base compensation range for this role sits between: $160,000 - $175,000