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Senior Project Manager - Design & Construction

SIXT
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Job Description

Are you ready to take the wheel and drive success? As a full-time Senior Project Manager - Design & Construction at SIXT, you will serve as the Owner’s Representative for a leading car rental company, overseeing the planning, design, and construction of new facilities, renovations, and capital improvements. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards, branding, operational needs, and airport authority requirements. Apply now!    

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT 

  • You act as the Owner’s Representative throughout all phases of design and construction, from concept through closeout.
  • You manage multiple simultaneous projects, including airport rental car facilities, maintenance shops, fueling systems, car wash systems, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, ADA accessibility features, and administrative offices.
  • You oversee programming, design development, permitting, procurement, and construction to ensure alignment with company standards, operational requirements, and brand image.
  • You ensure compliance with lease agreements, airport design criteria, local building codes, ADA requirements, safety regulations, and sustainability goals.
  • You lead negotiations and manage relationships with landlords, airport authorities, and regulatory agencies.
  • You have technical knowledge in fueling system design, permitting, construction, automatic car was systems, plumbing and electrical systems and codes, ADA requirements, and IT system cabling design and installation. 

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

  • Experience  You have 10 years of progressive experience in design and construction project management, preferably in an owner’s rep or client-side capacity.
  • Education  You have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Technical Proficiency You have experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Primavera
  • Soft Skills You have a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and on budget.
  • Commitment to Excellence You have excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives, operations teams, contractors, and public agencies.
  • Travel You have the ability to travel frequently to project sites across the U.S. and Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER 

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance    
  • Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you and your family   
  • Self-Motivation & Reliability You work autonomously, take full ownership of your projects, and consistently deliver results with a proactive, dependable mindset 
  • Additional Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment and ample opportunities for professional advancement 

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!

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