Project Manager - interior commercial construction

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager II for interior commercial construction. You will lead complex projects, oversee budgets, forecasting, and contracts while driving client engagement and strategic growth. The role includes mentoring junior staff and ensuring processes align with company standards.

This on-site, permanent position emphasizes leadership, business development, and clear communication across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex construction projects with ownership of client relationships and budgets.
• Ability to forecast, manage contracts, and assess risk across multiple projects.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and promote best practices.

Responsibilities

• Model and reinforce core values in decision-making and execution.
• Grow relationships with clients, project partners, architects, end users, and owners.
• Participate in business development, lead generation, and client pursuits.
• Lead interviewing, presenting, and pitching to prospective clients.
• Represent the company at kickoff, mid-project, and closeout meetings.
• Maintain proactive communication with project partners and document outcomes.
• Manage project issues with the Team Lead and provide solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Interviewing

Mentorship

Communication

Project leadership

Job description

Project Manager - interior commercial construction

$100000 - $130000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-Site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Based in Chicago, we are a Top Rated General Contractor, that values their employees. We focus on commercial interior build-outs in downtown Chicago for a range of clients and provide the tools you need to succeed.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Premium Benefits
• Exciting Perks
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Personal Development
• Life Balance

Job Details

This role is responsible for leading complex construction projects while taking on increased ownership of client relationships, financial performance, and team leadership. This role serves as a key driver of both project success and business growth, actively contributing to business development efforts, client pursuits, and long-term relationship building. The Project Manager II oversees budgets, forecasting, contracts, and risk management, while ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with company standards. In addition to managing project delivery, this role mentors and develops junior team members, supports team performance, and helps drive consistency in processes and best practices. Success in this role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to balance project execution with client engagement and strategic growth initiatives.

What You'll Do:

Leadership, Collaboration & Professional Development

• Consistently model and reinforce our core values of empathy, perseverance, integrity, and curiosity through your decision-making and execution.
• Manage and grow strong, positive relationships with clients, project partners, architects, end users, and owners
• Participate in business development efforts
• Take initiative on new business development opportunities, lead generation, and pursuits
• Build confidence in interviewing, presenting, and pitching to prospective clients
• Represent the company at kickoff, mid-project, and closeout gatherings to strengthen relationships and leave a lasting impression
• Maintain proactive, clear, and professional communication with project partners, prioritizing verbal communication followed by written documentation
• Manage project issues by presenting both the problem and potential solutions to your Team Lead
• Deliver performance feedback and contribute to formal reviews for direct reports
• Delegate effectively, oversee workload balance, and provide support to junior staff
• Provide mentorship, oversight, and support to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators

Business, Financial & Operational Effectiveness

• Participate in Trade Partner selection, interviews, awards, and buyouts
• Participate in creation of Scopes of Work, Exhibit A documents, and the Schedule of Values for all Work Orders
• Monitor project financial performance: oversee budgets, manage contingency, allowances, and general requirements, and ensure alignment with profit goals
• Ensure timely delivery of accounting questionnaires, pencil draw submissions, and change order/claims approvals
• Manage claims, financial reconciliation, and closeout processes, including contingency resolution and Day 2 work planning
• Oversee job cost details and financial forecasting; manage cost recovery, GRs, contingency, and allowances.
• Accurately develop and manage monthly project profit forecasts independently.

Project Management, Coordination, & Execution

• Manage multiple tasks with the assistance of your Team Lead
• Participate in initial project setup, including permitting, project folder creation, and schedule development in partnership with the Superintendent
• Participate in kickoff meetings to align team members on expectations, procurement strategy, schedule, profit targets, and responsibilities
• Maintain comprehensive awareness of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path items
• Estimate a project with approval from Team Lead & Preconstruction
• actively mentor junior staff throughout each phase of the process, while consistently identifying and creating opportunities to support their growth and development.
• Effectively manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently, demonstrating strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.
• Seamlessly assume responsibility for projects at any stage, quickly assessing status, identifying priorities, and driving successful outcomes.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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