Construction Project Manager - Multifamily

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

HSA with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation is looking for a Project Manager to lead ground-up multifamily projects from preconstruction through closeout across multiple markets. You will own budgets, schedules, and client relationships, working closely with the Superintendent to successfully deliver projects.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years in multifamily construction, strong budgeting/scheduling skills, and Procore experience. This is a travel-heavy, full-time role open to relocation to markets listed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years as a Project Manager with a multifamily general contractor.
• Ground-up wood-frame multifamily experience preferred.
• Strong budgets and schedules with subcontract management; Procore is a plus.
• Construction Management or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up multifamily projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Cultivate client, architect, and vendor relationships to drive growth.
• Lead design/pre-construction, and create master schedules for projects.
• Plan start-ups, manage schedules, identify cost-saving measures, and lead key meetings.
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders and address on-site issues swiftly.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and two-week look-ahead schedules; ensure timely closeouts.

Skills

Project management

Multifamily construction

Budgeting & scheduling

Subcontract management

Procore

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Our client is a well-established, privately held general contractor with more than 80 years of history and a national multifamily platform. They build ground-up, wood-frame and podium apartment communities, senior living and student housing for repeat developer clients, with a strong backlog across several high-growth U.S. markets. They deliver work through general contracting, design-build and construction management.

Job Description

We are hiring Project Managers to lead ground-up multifamily projects from preconstruction through closeout. Openings are in Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix (immediate need), plus Austin, Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Tampa and Orlando, with some traveling roles. You will own the budget, schedule and client relationship on your projects and work side by side with your Superintendent to deliver them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate lasting relationships with clients, architects, and vendors, helping drive future opportunities and supporting the company’s ongoing growth.
• Lead hands-off meetings, oversee design and pre-construction phases, and create master schedules for negotiated/GMP projects.
• Plan job start-ups, manage schedules, identify cost-saving measures, and lead key project meetings to ensure seamless execution.
• Keep open lines of communication with all project stakeholders, addressing any issues that arise on-site swiftly and professionally.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, maintain project timelines, and prepare detailed two-week look-ahead schedules for all teams involved.
• Ensure timely closeouts, conduct post-mortem reviews, and schedule follow-ups and walkthroughs to guarantee client satisfaction.

Ideal Candidate

• 3 to 5+ years as a Project Manager with a multifamily general contractor
• Ground-up wood-frame multifamily experience
• Strong command of budgets, schedules and subcontract management; Procore experience a plus
• Construction Management or related degree preferred
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, one of the markets above; OR open to full-time travel across the Southwest or Midwest

What's on Offer

• Base salary of $110,000 to $160,000+ depending on experience and market, flexible for the right candidate
• Annual bonus tied to project and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) with company match, HSA with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement and a professional development stipend
• Long-term career path with a stable, well-capitalized builder with a deep pipeline