Construction Project Manager - Commercial Real Estate Company - Base Salary to 120k/year - Chicago, IL

• Our client is a commercial real estate organization that works throughout the Midwest with a large portfolio in Chicago. They are in search for a Construction Project Manager that is used to managing all phases of commercial construction projects. The bulk of the jobs are tenant improvements in both high- and low-rise commercial properties. The Construction Project Manager will interactive with a wide range of individuals such as owners' representatives, architects, tenants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Handles space planning, prepares estimates and bids for assigned projects
• Establishes baseline budgets and schedules
• Sets up and schedules online project
• Conducts site visits prior to the start of each project and directs regular project meetings
• Prepares and secures approval of all change order
• Reviews and negotiates contracts with subcontractors on each project for each discipline
• Ensures compliance with all local, state and national laws and building codes
• Issues purchase orders related to field projects
• Assures job site quality and safety standards are being met
• Coordinated filed work daily with respective subcontractors and/or superintendent
• Documents all communication with appropriate project parties to create an accurate record of expectations, problems and commitments
• Review contractor invoices and approves for payment
• Creates monthly project invoicing
• Reviews and edits job costing for future work
• Attends and conducts project close out meetings
• Ensures customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in project management tenant improvements in the commercial realm
• Ability to read blueprints/ CAD a must
• Thorough understanding of construction principles and concepts and ability to operate in a very fast paced environment

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 100k – 120k/year range, plus bonus potential
• Full medical benefits, PTO and 401k