Construction Manager, Office Interiors

Stream Realty Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Job summary

Stream Realty Partners in Chicago, IL is seeking a Construction Manager to lead budgeting, design, bidding, buyout, and interior finish-out for office projects.

The role analyzes project documents, coordinates with owners, tenants, engineers, and contractors, and drives schedules, cost controls, and risk management to deliver successful outcomes on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of related construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings and budgets.
• Experience leading consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• Strong communication and professional interaction with Owners, Brokers and Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting, design, bidding, buyout and finish-out for office projects.
• Lead project teams and manage schedules, costs, and scope.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, tenants, engineers and contractors.
• Manage change requests, invoices and lien waivers to clients and subs.
• Provide regular status reports and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Risk assessment

Client/vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related area

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. With millions of square feet of assignments, Stream is one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. Our team of talented individuals have come together to create our distinct culture, best summarized by our firm’s core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate. For more information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It is the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our client’s needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Job Description

The Construction Manager plans, leads, and coordinates all activities associated with the overall Budgeting, Design, Bidding, Buyout, and Construction of office interior finish-out, and capital improvement/repair projects. This position analyzes all project documents as well as analyzing conceptual or existing projects and conditions for which little to no project documents exist to determine the overall estimated scope, cost, and schedule of a project.

The Construction Manager also works with internal and external clients and their consultants/agents on construction material options, processes, and phasing alternatives to help them achieve their budget goals. This position also performs miscellaneous pre-construction, construction management oversight and leadership duties throughout projects to bring them to successful completion and close-out. The primary responsibilities for this role are as follows.

Budgeting and Preconstruction:

• Coordinates the creation of Construction Documents by the appropriate consultants.
• Takes/Attends any due diligence trips required to assess the requirements of the project as well as all existing conditions that will influence the project.
• Works with Architects, Owners, Tenants, Engineers, and Contractors in formulating accurate and complete scopes of work and budgets.
• Leads the project team in translating the project program and scope of work and project sequencing into construction documents.
• Creates or assist in creating the schedule and sequencing of the project so accurate expectations can be conveyed to the customer and project team.

Bid Process:

• Solicits pricing information and/or bids from general contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepares job specific instructions to bidders and bid forms for each project.
• Produces accurate and thorough takeoffs as well as planning, leading, and coordinating pre-bid and bid meetings.

Project Management:

• Coordinating of and assistance in the creation and maintenance of project schedules.
• Coordinating and leading weekly project progress meetings.
• Coordination of vendors throughout the project to complete all requirements for a successful project.
• Promotes Stream’s and/or Owner Client’s safety policies to contractors to set expectations in the contracting process.
• Coordinates and manages change requests including pricing review, submittal, follow-up, and the creation of change orders to all parties.
• Oversees pay application verification and processing including lien waivers for both Owners and Sub/Suppliers.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reports to clients.

Relationship Building:

• Builds lasting relationships with owners, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and Stream team by acting with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
• Develops trust and confidence by understanding and being attentive to the needs and expectations of the entire project team.
• Networks with Owners, architects, engineers and other business development prospects in the community and assists in business development to secure new work.

Communication:

• Anticipates the needs of the project and team in advance and communicates the expectations and requirements early to avoid as many urgent requests and emergencies as possible.
• Constantly communicates with co-workers and outside clients and tenants on project status.
• Provides follow-up and status reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related area preferred.
• 3-7 years related construction experience preferred
• Construction project management or construction management experience
• Ability to read construction drawings, visualize missing information and understand the parts, pieces, materials, means, and methods required to build a building.
• Proficient in leading a team of consultants and contractors through the various phases of pricing and construction.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with Owners, Brokers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Tenants, etc.
• Efficient in managing multiple projects at one time.
• Capable of identifying areas of risk and exposure when pricing a project
• Willing to meet with clients and visit jobsites for due-diligence, pricing, and project management purposes.
• Well Organized
• Must be proficient with computer hardware and software including, but not limited to, PCs, MS Office, MS Project, etc.

Additional Information

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.