Our client is a well-established Owner's Representative in the Chicagoland area looking for a Project Manager to work on high end residential projects. They have been in the industry for 40 years and have a smaller, tight knit culture. Apply today and be considered within 24 hours.

Client Details

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

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

Profile

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.

Job 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

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.