About Our Client

Our client has a proven track record in the construction industry and have become one of the top owner's representative's in Chicago.

• Collaborative work team and environment with strong mentor-ship
• Project Portfolio: large scale of luxury single family residential
• Chicagoland based projects with minimal travel
• Great work/life balance - company outings and events
• Strong compensation package with full benefits & PTO
• Bonus potential (based on performance)
• Strong backlog of projects and future pipeline in 2025

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for tracking, managing, and reporting on the project's overall budget and schedule
• Responsible for providing project updates to the Owner
• Prepare weekly work assignments to ensure efficient use of resources
• Review drawings, specifications, narratives, and supplemental information for completeness and clarity and compile questions and comments related to the project's scope of work
• Provide project management oversight for the design team, contractor, and other project team members
• Monitoring the performance of all project team members and ensure they are meeting their contractual obligations and expectations
• Oversee the project team to ensure each individual's role is being performed at a high level
• Evaluate and negotiate costs for material, equipment, and labor
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal/professional networks, and participating in professional societies
• Negotiation of project team members' contracts and agreements
• Develop, manage, and lead clients through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Managing project close-out process and ensuring a proper handoff to the facility management teams
• Manage furniture, fixture, and equipment (FFE) procurement
• Support the client to help ensure a positive experience through the project
• Commitment to excellence personally and professionally

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate:

• 5 years of experience in Construction Project Management with residential project experience
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Working knowledge of skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, concrete work, site excavation and grading, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and electrical.
• Working knowledge of construction technology and details. Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings
• Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients.

What's on Offer

• A competitive base salary between $100,000-$130,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year)
• Medical insurance including dental (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
• Generous 401K structure (3% match)
• Car allowance
• Generous PTO
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Company wide events
• Company phone and laptop provided
• DE&I Initiative