Project Manager / Asst. PM - Downtown Office & Commercial Projects

Navigate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking a Project Manager for a major 50-story Chicago Loop high-rise project. You will oversee day-to-day construction activities, coordinate with ownership, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong scheduling, budgeting, and communication skills and a degree in a related field. You will work within a vertically integrated development team on a landmark urban asset with significant redevelopment opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with general contractor, construction manager, developer, or owner's representative.
• Experience on commercial, high-rise, multifamily, mixed-use, or urban projects.
• Strong understanding of documents, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and controls.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction execution with ownership, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and project documentation to ensure on-time delivery.
• Review drawings, contracts, submittals, RFIs, changes, and procurement requests.
• Lead meetings, track milestones, and provide updates to leadership.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specs, and applicable codes.

Skills

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

MS Office

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction/PM software

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 + Benefits / Bonus / 401k match

About the Company

A nationally recognized, vertically integrated real estate developer and builder is expanding its Chicago construction team. With more than 50 years of experience, the company has developed a diverse portfolio spanning multifamily, highrise residential, office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use developments across major North American markets.

The company manages construction operations in-house, allowing its teams to remain involved throughout the entire development process and maintain a high level of control over schedule, quality, cost, and execution. Its Chicago portfolio includes significant high-rise commercial assets and large-scale urban developments.

About the Project

This Project Manager will support a major 50-story, approximately 1.1-million-square-foot high-rise property in Chicago's Loop within close proximity to City Hall, major transit stations, and other downtown landmarks.

The project represents a significant opportunity to work on a high-profile urban asset within one of Chicago's most active redevelopment corridors.

The Role

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of construction activities while coordinating with ownership, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to take ownership of complex projects and work within a highly experienced development and construction organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities from preconstruction through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project correspondence.
• Develop and maintain project schedules while identifying potential delays and developing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, change orders, and overall budget performance.
• Participate in subcontractor procurement, scope review, bid leveling, and contract negotiations.
• Lead regular project meetings and maintain clear communication between all project stakeholders.
• Review subcontractor progress and ensure work is being completed according to contract documents and project requirements.
• Assist with quality control and ensure construction is being executed in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field team to coordinate sequencing, logistics, inspections, and site activities.
• Track project milestones and provide regular updates to senior leadership and ownership.
• Assist with closeout, punch list, turnover, and warranty activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with a general contractor, construction manager, developer, or owner's representative.
• Experience managing commercial, high-rise, multifamily, mixed-use, or large-scale urban construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on a major high-rise Chicago project
• Join a vertically integrated developer with construction operations managed internally.
• Exposure to complex urban development and redevelopment
• Work alongside an experienced team with a proven track record across North America
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a diversified real estate organization