Construction Project Manager

Colliers International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,796 - 121,367; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (RX, dental, vision)

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays and personal days

Parental leave

Job summary

Colliers International in Rosemont, IL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead on-site construction projects from initiation through completion.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality, coordinate with clients, brokers, vendors, and internal teams, and travel to various locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent 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 clarify scope and deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with internal staff, external clients, and vendors, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Oversee multiple projects across various locations, guiding the full lifecycle from 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.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Financial analysis

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)

Job description

Location

Onsite, Rosemont, IL.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality project delivery on time and within the allocated budget.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with clients and brokers to clarify scope and deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with internal staff, external clients, and vendors, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Oversee multiple projects across various locations, guiding the full lifecycle from 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

Approximate annual range: $112,796 – $121,367.

Benefits

• Employer‑subsidized medical benefits (RX, dental, vision).
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15 days of vacation annually.
• 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days per calendar year.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non‑birth parents (including adopted/foster parents) after 90 days of employment.
• Annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

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.