Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Ground Up Multifamily Construction

Confidential Client (Established Chicago GC Firm) Chicago, IL (West Loop Site) Full-Time Construction / General Contracting

About the Firm

Founded almost 100 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, IL, this premier general contracting, construction management, and design-build firm builds lasting projects and partnerships across diverse market sectors, including multifamily, adaptive reuse, and major renovations. As a tight-knit, $100M+ revenue team, we deliver exceptional client experiences rooted in professionalism, care, and service. Every team member plays a pivotal role—your contributions shape our legacy without getting lost in corporate bureaucracy. We've just secured our largest ground-up multifamily project to date and need a plug-and-play Senior Project Manager to lead autonomously in Chicago's dynamic construction scene.

Join a collaborative, supportive environment where kindness, honesty, and cultural diversity thrive. If you're a seasoned leader ready to own high-profile developments, mentor teams, and drive growth, this is your chance to accelerate your career with real impact and top-tier rewards in the Chicago market.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (SPM) or Project Executive (PX) to take charge of the overall successful execution of ground-up multifamily, adaptive reuse, and major renovation projects. You'll hit the ground running in a lean team, reporting directly to Principals and Vice Presidents. Key performance metrics include managing client satisfaction, building / leverage teams for max output, evaluating / mitigating risk, delivering on schedule and budget, embracing new challenges, mentoring staff, and improving the organization.

This isn't just a job—it's a defining move in a firm landing major wins, offering autonomy, direct decision-maker access, and the best salary / benefits package in Chicago construction.

Major Responsibilities

Project Management / Financial Management

• Participate in preconstruction planning : Prepare preliminary cost estimates, schedules, and logistics plans.
• Collaborate on bidding strategy during bid phase to ensure comprehensive scope coverage.
• Negotiate select bid packages with subcontractors.
• Issue subcontracts, ensuring alignment with internal processes.
• Oversee accuracy of change order pricing, negotiations, monthly pay applications, and weekly field costs.
• Handle overall financial management, including forecasting and value engineering.
• Coordinate subcontractor scopes and ensure project conformance to documents.
• Foster healthy, collaborative teams.

Scheduling

Communication / Documentation

General

Qualifications

Why Join?

Skip the recruiter spam and HR black holes—your resume lands straight with decision-makers via insider access. Ready to cut through the clutter and define your career? Message me your resume and why you're the plug-and-play fit. We'll set up a quick call to get you in front of the team fast.

Let's connect and make this happen!