Commercial TI Project Manager – Office Fit-Out

ARCO Companies; Chicago, Downers Grove (IL, IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager for our Tenant Improvement team focused on commercial TI projects in the Chicago area. You will lead from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with clients and design teams to develop budgets and scope, and managing subcontractor buyouts and schedules.

The role requires a BS in Engineering/Construction Management with 2–5+ years in construction management or design, plus proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout.
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors.
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule.
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client.
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Budgeting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager for our Tenant Improvement team focused on commercial TI projects in the Chicago area. You will lead from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with clients and design teams to develop budgets and scope, and managing subcontractor buyouts and schedules.

The role requires a BS in Engineering/Construction Management with 2–5+ years in construction management or design, plus proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.