High-Impact Project Manager — Commercial Tenant Improvements

ARCO/Murray; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking a Project Manager to join our Tenant Improvement team, focused on commercial TI projects. You will own project performance, client satisfaction, and seamless delivery from design to completion.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in construction management or engineering design, with strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project. Base salary offers range with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Previous experience leading ground-up commercial, light industrial, hospitality, or entertainment construction projects is preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of the project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout.
• Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors.
• Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule.
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client.
• Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ARCO/Murray is seeking a Project Manager to join our Tenant Improvement team, focused on commercial TI projects. You will own project performance, client satisfaction, and seamless delivery from design to completion.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in construction management or engineering design, with strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project. Base salary offers range with bonus potential.