Construction Manager (Commercial)

TL;DR

Construction Manager (Commercial Real Estate): Planning, leading, and coordinating budgeting, design, and construction of light industrial and office interior finish-out projects with an accent on budget management, bid processes, and project oversight. Focus on translating project programs into construction documents, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring successful project close-out.

Location: Onsite in Chicago, IL, USA

Company

A fast-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organization operating in core markets across the US, specializing in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate budgeting, design, bidding, and construction for light industrial and office interior finish-out and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and contractors to formulate accurate scopes of work and budgets.
• Solicit pricing, prepare bid forms, and lead pre-bid and bid meetings.
• Manage project schedules, lead weekly progress meetings, and coordinate vendors.
• Oversee change requests, pay application verification, and lien waiver processing.
• Develop professional relationships with owners, design teams, and contractors to secure new work and ensure project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related area (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of related construction experience.
• Proven experience in construction project management.
• Ability to read construction drawings and visualize materials and methods required for building.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Chicago, IL.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with pharmacy benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Collaborative team culture based on values of being smart, honest, nice, and passionate.