Construction Project Manager (Develop-Build)

LG Group; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work/Life Balance

Gym subsidy

Résumé du poste

LG Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of multifamily, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects in Chicago. This role blends development and construction, offering collaboration with Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership through the project lifecycle.

You will drive budget, schedule, quality, and team performance while mentoring engineers and assistant PMs, shaping LG Group's construction operations and delivering impactful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years progressive construction management experience.
• Experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, high-rise, or large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, building systems, and contract management.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, schedules, budgets, and reports.

Responsabilités

• Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Develop execution plans, schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies.
• Manage project financial performance, forecasting, costs, contracts, and change orders.
• Monitor critical path and mitigate schedule risks.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, stakeholders.
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and project controls.
• Facilitate collaboration between office and field teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide updates to ownership.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Support safety and quality initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Connaissances

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Outils

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Description du poste

Description

About LG Group

LG Group is a vertically integrated real estate development, construction, and property management company specializing in hospitality, luxury commercial, adaptive re-use, tenant improvements, multifamily, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects. Through our Develop-Build team, we manage projects from concept through completion, giving team members exposure to both development and construction throughout the project lifecycle on multifamily, mixed-use, and high rise projects.

Position Overview

LG Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multifamily, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Unlike a traditional general contractor environment, this role offers direct exposure to both development and construction, providing the opportunity to collaborate closely with Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams throughout a project's lifecycle. The Project Manager serves as the primary leader responsible for project performance, driving budget, schedule, quality, and team success while helping deliver some of Chicago's most impactful residential and high-rise developments.

This is an opportunity to join a growing Develop-Build platform, lead complex projects, mentor developing project team members, and play a key role in shaping the future of LG Group's construction operations.

LG provides equal opportunity in all its employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity, and sexual orientation), color, religion, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, or separation of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction planning through construction completion and turnover
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies
• Manage project financial performance, forecasting, job costs, contracts, and change orders
• Monitor critical path activities and proactively identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, trade partners, ownership groups, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, communications, and project controls
• Facilitate collaboration between office and field teams to ensure successful project execution
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to ownership and leadership teams
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers
• Support safety, quality control, and operational excellence initiatives throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive construction management experience
• Experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, high-rise, or large-scale commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, building systems, and contract management
• Ability to interpret construction documents, schedules, budgets, and financial reports
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms

Why Join LG Group?

• Lead multifamily, mixed-use, and high-rise residential developments throughout Chicago
• Gain exposure to both development and construction through our integrated Develop-Build platform
• Partner directly with Development, Executive Leadership, and Operations teams
• Play a meaningful role in project strategy, planning, and execution from concept through completion
• Help mentor and develop the next generation of project management professionals
• Clear path toward Senior Project Manager and Project Executive opportunities
• Competitive compensation, performance-based bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid paternity leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work/Life Balance
• Chicago Athletic Clubs gym subsidy
• Annual Divvy Bike membership

** We are not accepting recruitment agency submissions for this general role. Recruiters are not authorized to submit or solicit candidate profiles for this posting. Regardless of contracts in place, any submitted profiles by recruiters to this posting or via email to LG Group employees directly will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for recruitment fees. **