Project Manager (Junior)

ZipRecruiter; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate development, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, is searching for a Junior Project Manager to support development projects. The role involves collaborating on site plans, conducting site investigations, and reviewing project documents, offering significant opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Benefits include generous vacation, health coverage, 401(k) matching, and a vibrant company culture that prioritizes employee development.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation and sick time

401(k) plan with 5% match and immediate vesting

Flexible spending accounts including dependent care

Fitness center on-site & discount membership

Company-paid cell phone

Opportunities to increase earnings through annual incentives

Personal financial planning services

Exciting and collaborative culture

Limitless opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering.
• Familiarity with permitting and entitlement.
• Qualified candidates without relevant experience will have training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site investigations documenting pre-construction conditions.
• Participate in site plan, budget model, and schedule discussions.
• Review and analyze project documents including construction plans.

Skills

Knowledge of site planning

Knowledge of storm water design

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Land planning

Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Visio

SketchUp

Yardi

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Ready to build your career at one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies? InSite Real Estate is seeking a passionate, skilled Project Manager, (Junior), to join our Project Development Group. InSite is a quality-driven, growth-centered real estate development company committed to helping our employees excel through challenging but rewarding projects, competitive benefits, and charting their own career paths.

Who We Are

InSite Real Estate is a nationally recognized commercial real estate development company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since our founding in 1988, InSite Real Estate has completed over 650 industrial, office, and retail projects in over 45 states across the nation. Throughout our decades of experience developing, owning, and operating tenant-driven investment property, we have worked on projects ranging from 2,000 SF to 2.6 million SF in size, and $1 million to $250 million in value.

Our commitment to quality, integrity, and the growth of each of our employees makes InSite Real Estate an ideal place to accelerate your career. At InSite, we believe that individual growth and satisfaction lead to company growth, and we are committed to our employees’ success and professional development. InSite’s fast-paced, collaborative, and fun company culture makes it a great place to work, and as one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies, InSite is a financially strong, stable, and reliable employer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate with the Project Principal, Managing Director – Retail, and Director of Construction on the site plan, budget model, and schedule for potential new developments.
• Assist with site investigations documenting pre-construction conditions.
• Identify any potential issues that may incur additional project costs to overcome (e.g., grading, storm water quality or quantity control, wetlands, floodplains, easements, access, utilities, entitlements).
• Maintain critical dates, schedule, and document management to track the due diligence/inspection process.
• Review and analyze project documents including construction plans and specifications, due diligence documents, utility agreements, and municipal code.
• Familiarity with permitting and entitlement.
• Travel required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, land planning, or architecture required.
• Qualified candidates without the relevant experience will have the opportunity for training and practical learning.
• 0 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, site planning, and land development .
• Knowledge of site planning, site engineering, and storm water design and management.
• Knowledge of site development (i.e. conceptual site planning, entitlements, due diligence, engineering).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project is . Working knowledge of MS Visio, Site Ops, SketchUp, and Yardi is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and insurance (short and long term).
• 401(k) plan with 5% match and immediate vesting.
• Voluntary benefit offerings: critical illness, accident insurance, hospital stay and pet insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts including dependent care.
• Opportunities to increase earnings through our annual incentive bonus.
• Fitness center on-site & discount membership to Lifetime Oakbrook.
• Company-paid cell phone.
• Personal financial planning services.
• Exciting and collaborative culture.
• Limitless opportunities for professional growth.