Project Manager

Hunden Strategic Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus based on performance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid leave

Job summary

A growing consulting firm in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to lead client engagements and manage complex development projects. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in consulting or project management, strong skills in market analysis, and financial modeling. Responsibilities include leading project timelines, coaching junior staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to work on transformative urban projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consulting, project management, or real estate development.
• Strong experience with market and real estate analysis, feasibility studies, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from start to finish, managing timelines, teams, and deliverables.
• Oversee all aspects of research, interviews, data analysis, and report development.
• Present findings and lead client conversations with professionalism and clarity.

Skills

Consulting

Project Management

Market Analysis

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Hunden Partners

Project Manager, Consulting

Chicago, IL (Onsite, 5 days a week)

Hunden Partners is hiring a Project Manager to join our growing consulting team. This position plays a central role in leading client engagements, managing complex public-private development projects, and delivering high-impact, data-driven outcomes.

As a Project Manager, you’ll guide the full project lifecycle—from research and analysis through to storytelling and client presentations. You’ll collaborate with public agencies, developers, and internal stakeholders, managing the day-to-day execution of some of the most exciting tourism, hospitality, mixed-use, and destination projects across the country.

This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, strategic thinker ready to take the lead on transformational work while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the future of placemaking and economic development.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 Dependent on experience
Quarterly Bonus: Based on personal and Firm performance
Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with match; paid leave

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple projects from start to finish, managing timelines, teams, and deliverables
• Oversee all aspects of research, interviews, data analysis, and report development
• Present findings and lead client conversations with professionalism and clarity
• Develop reports, financial models, maps, and presentations that tell a compelling story
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for client engagements
• Coach and mentor Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Analytics Managers
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and industry events
• Ensure deliverables meet the highest standard of quality and withstand external scrutiny
• Represent Hunden at conferences and industry events

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, project management, or real estate development
• Strong experience with market and real estate analysis, feasibility studies, and financial modeling
• Advanced Excel proficiency and command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple workstreams
• Strong communication, storytelling, and client-facing skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

Why Hunden Partners?

Hunden Partners is a fast-growing, innovative consulting firm that specializes in guiding transformational public-private real estate projects. Our team operates in a high-energy, collaborative environment, where entrepreneurial thinking is valued, and every team member plays a key role in shaping high-impact developments.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

If you have the experience and passion for complex real estate development projects, we encourage you to apply.