Project Manager

Onni Contracting (Chicago) Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Health Saving Account

Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Fun and collaborative company culture

Friends and Family rates for hotels

Job summary

Onni is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago to plan, execute, and finalize residential projects, coordinating resources and contractors.

You will define objectives, oversee quality, manage budgets, and deliver documentation and reports; you will lead a team including coordinators and engineers.

The role requires 5–7 years in project/development management, knowledge of construction codes, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Project/Development Manager.
• Construction knowledge and building codes required.
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office and BlueBeam.
• Ability to guide and coordinate a department of five+ employees.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage residential projects from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, goals and deliverables with senior management.
• Review critical path, manage scope changes, and contingency plans.
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Prepare bid packages and contract awards documentation.
• Plan schedules and milestones using project management tools.
• Develop progress reports, requirements docs, and presentations.
• Oversee project team including coordinators and engineers.
• Coach and mentor team and contractors to ensure accountability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate's degree in Project Management

Higher degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

BlueBeam

Job description

The Project Manager’s role is to plan, execute, and finalize projects including acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to the plan. The Project Manager defines the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle as well as responsible for outlining and implementing a project documentation and communication control program.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Saving Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for directing and managing projects from beginning to the end for specific scopes of work by planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and overall closure of residential projects.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Reviews critical path, manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans and quickly adapting or accelerating project to meet deadlines.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes.
• Drafts and coordinates detailed scopes for work for bid packages and contract awards.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Design reviews for efficiencies and schedule improvements.
• Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Defines project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Oversees project team including Project Coordinators, Superintendents and Project Engineers.
• Coaches, mentors, motivates and supervises project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

What You Bring:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Project/Development Manager
• Associate's degree or higher in Project Management or related field required
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and building codes required
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Windows, BlueBeam
• Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate a department with five or more employees
• Demonstrated ability to effectively run a department in an efficient manner
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret prints, architectural drawings, financial and job cost reports
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or clarifications from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Excellent knowledge of the industry and trends impacting the business
• Excellent customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary Range:

$100,000-$140,000

About The Company:

Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.