Project Manager

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD115,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a construction professional who excels at managing client relationships, project financials, subcontractor relationships, schedules, and high-performing project teams.
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  • Opportunity to make an impact in multiple construction markets!

About Our Client

A well-established, privately held national general contractor and construction management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a construction professional who excels at managing client relationships, project financials, subcontractor relationships, schedules, and high-performing project teams.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience delivering retail, commercial interiors, tenant improvement, renovation, or ground-up retail projects, particularly in environments involving occupied facilities, phased construction, accelerated schedules, or active customer-facing operations.

Job Description

Glimpse of your role:

  • Manage all phases of commercial and retail construction projects from initiation to completion.
  • Collaborate with clients, architects, and subcontractors to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Prepare and maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
  • Monitor project progress and address any challenges or delays promptly.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
  • Coordinate procurement and delivery of necessary materials and resources.
  • Conduct regular site visits to oversee construction activities and ensure quality control.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on project status and performance.



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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years of construction project management experience, including ground-up new construction.
  • Demonstrated experience managing retail, commercial interiors, tenant improvement, renovation, or ground-up retail construction projects strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to run projects valued while managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Skilled in Procore, MS Project, or other project management tools.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, permitting, and construction processes; background in estimating or field supervision is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

What's on Offer

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $115,000-$135,000, depending on factors such as location, transferable skills, experience, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and market conditions.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' overall well-being, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Paid medical and parental leave
  • Additional employee benefits
Contact
Emma Jackson
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7108280

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Jackson
Job Reference
JN-092026-7108280
 

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