Multifamily Construction Project Manager - Impact & Growth

ARCO/Murray; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago seeks a Project Manager passionate about the design/build process to join our multi-family team. You will own project performance, client satisfaction, and drive projects from design to completion, with full profit and performance responsibility.

You will lead preconstruction planning, coordinate with design teams and subcontractors, and ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and safety standards while delivering value to clients.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required.
• 2–5 years of construction management or engineering design experience.
• Experience leading ground-up commercial, multi-family, hospitality, or entertainment construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects from preconstruction to project closeout.
• Collaborate with clients and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget.
• Join proposal meetings with clients to review scope, reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout for trades and vendors.
• Identify opportunities to procure materials or equipment directly to optimize budget or schedule.
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes, schedule, and site logistics.
• Lead preconstruction planning meetings with designers, subcontractors, and vendors to solve constructability or manpower issues.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly on-site meetings to review progress and address challenges with the client.
• Track and manage performance vs budget; prepare pay apps, cost status and progress billing reports.
• Make the construction process engaging and enjoyable for clients, subcontractors and vendors without compromising quality or safety.

Skills

Project management

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction in Chicago seeks a Project Manager passionate about the design/build process to join our multi-family team. You will own project performance, client satisfaction, and drive projects from design to completion, with full profit and performance responsibility.

You will lead preconstruction planning, coordinate with design teams and subcontractors, and ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and safety standards while delivering value to clients.