Project Manager-Commercial Interiors

Reed Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Construction, a growing full-service construction firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project life cycles from planning to completion. This role requires collaboration with clients and subcontractors, providing updates and managing project costs, along with a goal-oriented mindset to adapt to changing circumstances. Join a team that values strong professional development, an excellent work-life balance, and offers above-market compensation with generous benefits.

Benefits

Above market compensation

Excellent work-life balance

Room for quick career advancement

Mentor/mentee program

Fully stocked bar

Outstanding benefits including health, dental, and vision

Company communal car for visiting job sites

Qualifications

• 2 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project life cycle and subcontractor negotiations.
• Conduct meetings with clients and project partners for updates.
• Generate detailed conceptual budgets from plans.

Skills

Project cost analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Goal-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

REED Construction, a rapidly growing full-service construction firm with extensive expertise in general contracting and design-build, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team.

Job Description

• Manage project life cycle including subcontractor negotiations and buyout, project scheduling, material procurement, RFI’s, pencil drawings, change order management, and project closeout.
• Conduct meetings with clients, architects, and other partners to provide project updates; engage in team collaboration and communication with the Superintendent to proactively resolve any on-site issues, keeping the project on track.
• Generate detailed and accurate conceptual budgets from space plans, renderings, and scope notes.
• Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, subcontractors, building owners and managers, building engineers, architects, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred but not required).
• Minimum 2 years of commercial construction experience, preferably interiors.
• Goal-oriented – ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and still achieve the desired end results.
• Calm and professional demeanor, even in high-pressure situations.
• Strong understanding of project cost analysis.
• Experience with project management software is a plus (Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Salesforce, Microsoft Project).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Information

What REED offers:

• Above market compensation (base plus generous bonuses).
• Excellent work-life balance (off at 3 pm every Friday).
• Plenty of room for quick career advancement.
• Mentor/mentee program to help train and foster talent.
• Fully stocked bar including a keg.
• Outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, and discounted gym membership.
• Company communal car for visiting job sites.
• Conveniently located in the heart of the West Loop, one block from Union Station.