Project Manager - Chicago Multifamily Projects

Navigate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) participation

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up multifamily construction projects in the Chicago area, overseeing preconstruction through closeout with a focus on schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

This full-time in-office role requires coordinating with field teams, architects, engineers, and ownership, while leveraging Procore to manage documentation, reporting, and communication across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years as a Project Manager in multifamily construction.
• Proven experience managing ground-up multifamily projects.
• Proficiency with Procore required.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and project controls knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Annual performance bonus and 401(k) participation.
• Long-term opportunity with a respected Chicago general contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ground-up multifamily projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, contracts, and buyout activities.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with Superintendents to ensure project milestones, quality standards, and safety expectations are met.
• Maintain strong communication with owners, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Utilize Procore to manage project documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Project Manager – Multifamily Construction

Location: Chicago, IL (Projects throughout Chicago proper)

Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary + annual bonus + comprehensive benefits + 401(k)

About the Company

We are a well-established Chicago-based general contractor with more than three decades of experience delivering high-quality construction projects across a variety of markets, including multifamily, commercial, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and adaptive reuse. Known for a collaborative, client-focused approach, the company emphasizes quality craftsmanship, strong communication, safety, and technology-driven project management to consistently deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of ground-up multifamily construction projects throughout the Chicago market. This individual will manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are met while working closely with field teams, subcontractors, architects, and ownership.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Chicago, with regular visits to local job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ground-up multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and buyout activities.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with Superintendents to ensure project milestones, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.
• Maintain strong communication with owners, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Utilize Procore to manage project documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience as a Project Manager
• Proven experience managing ground-up multifamily construction projects.
• Proficiency with Procore is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and project controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Annual performance bonus
• 401(k) with company participation
• Long-term opportunity with a respected Chicago general contractor delivering impactful projects throughout the city.