Construction Project Manager

Colliers; California (MO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan with match

Sick leave

Vacation days

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Personal flex days

Parental leave

Job summary

Colliers in Illinois is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple client projects in a professional services environment, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and clear communication with clients, brokers, and vendors.

This onsite role in Rosemont requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (or related field) and 3+ years of project management experience, plus strong financial acumen and MS Office proficiency. Excellent written and verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience managing construction projects.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to receive feedback constructively and work effectively with limited direction.
• Working knowledge of financial terms and principles, with the ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality project delivery on time and within the allocated budget.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with clients and brokers to ensure project scope and deliverables are clearly defined and understood.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with internal staff, external clients, and vendors, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Manage multiple projects across various locations, overseeing the full lifecycle from project identification through design, planning, client approvals, permitting, construction, and completion.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain documentation in alignment with company and client governance standards.
• Review and support change requests by assessing impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, tracking actual start and finish dates and providing timely, accurate updates.
• Effectively prioritize workload and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a professional and composed demeanor.
• Leverage expertise in proposal development, analytical review, cost estimating, and interior project execution.
• Maintain a general understanding of construction drawings.
• Travel as needed to various property and construction locations in suburban and downtown areas.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

***This is an onsite working arrangement at our Rosemont, IL location.***

As the Project Manager, you have experience working in a professional services environment, lead various project solutions for clients with direct accountability of the project deliverables are met according to the timelines and standards established. You’re good at building strong relationships with your clients and managing their expectations. You have a keen eye for detail, have superior organizational skills and can prioritize competing tasks and deadlines.

In this role, you will

• Ensure high-quality project delivery on time and within the allocated budget.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with clients and brokers to ensure project scope and deliverables are clearly defined and understood.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with internal staff, external clients, and vendors, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Manage multiple projects across various locations, overseeing the full lifecycle from project identification through design, planning, client approvals, permitting, construction, and completion.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain documentation in alignment with company and client governance standards.
• Review and support change requests by assessing impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, tracking actual start and finish dates and providing timely, accurate updates.
• Effectively prioritize workload and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a professional and composed demeanor.
• Leverage expertise in proposal development, analytical review, cost estimating, and interior project execution.
• Maintain a general understanding of construction drawings.
• Travel as needed to various property and construction locations in suburban and downtown areas.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience managing construction projects.
• Self-starter with the ability to receive feedback constructively and work effectively with limited direction.
• Working knowledge of financial terms and principles, with the ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Rosemont, IL

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $112, 796 to $ 121,367

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match.
• Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually.
• Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
• Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
• Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.
• Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.