Construction Project Manager in Chicago
Job Description
Job Title: Construction Project Manager
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Location: On Site - Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
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Skills: 3+ years of construction project management experience, experience with commercial office construction projects
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Overview:
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A privately held commercial real estate ownership and management company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital projects and tenant improvement work across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties throughout the Chicagoland area.
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This is an opportunity to join a stable, well-established organization with long-term ownership, a collaborative culture, and a steady pipeline of projects. The company offers direct exposure to ownership, the ability to manage multiple projects from concept through completion, and a work environment where employees tend to stay and grow their careers.
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Responsibilities:
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- Manage multiple construction, renovation, and capital projects simultaneously across commercial properties
- Oversee tenant improvement projects, space remodels, building upgrades, roofing projects, compliance-related improvements, and property enhancements
- Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and municipality officials
- Review plans, drawings, budgets, schedules, and project documentation
- Track project timelines, budgets, change orders, and contractor performance
- Obtain bids, negotiate pricing, and support vendor selection processes
- Assist with permitting, inspections, and code compliance requirements
- Conduct site visits and monitor construction progress throughout project lifecycles
- Partner with leasing, property management, and operations teams to support tenant build-outs and occupancy initiatives
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions
- Provide regular project updates to leadership
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Requirements:
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- 3+ years of project management, construction management, architecture, development, or owner's representative experience
- Experience managing commercial office construction / development projects
- Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, budgeting, permitting, and scheduling
- Ability to coordinate vendors, contractors, and consultants
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking software
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Qualifications:
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- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or a related field
- Experience with commercial office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use projects
- Familiarity with Chicagoland building codes and permitting processes
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