Senior Living Construction Program Manager

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Travel reimbursement

Meal reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a Construction Project Manager for senior living projects in the Chicago area. You will oversee complex programs, manage multiple vendors, and ensure budget, schedule, and design alignment with client objectives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in building, design, and construction, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and MS Project. This hybrid role requires Chicago-area residency or relocation and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Architecture or Construction Management degree from an accredited college/university.
• 8+ years of building, design and construction experience in project management, construction administration or field management.
• Construction field experience on large-scale residential, commercial, or institutional work with knowledge of best practices.
• Understanding of the design process driving scope and budget development.
• Construction cost estimating experience is desirable.
• Experience with vertical construction is desirable.
• Experience with design or construction of senior living or multi-family housing is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Scheduling Software.
• reside in or near the Chicago area or be willing to relocate; expect site visits and in-person meetings 1-2 days/week and up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership by working with existing clients.
• Collaborate with clients to oversee multiple vendors and stakeholders, including procurement and budgeting.
• Advise on program risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on contracting methods, scheduling, and budget decisions.
• Offer guidance on issue resolution aligned with project objectives.
• Interact and communicate with client management and support staff at all levels.
• Attend meetings with client, architect, contractors, and other service providers.
• Review vendor invoices, billings, and pay applications for budget compliance.
• Evaluate design and construction issues, RFIs, and submittals throughout construction.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, including regular updates.
• Work within PMR policies and procedures on projects.

Skills

Project management

Construction administration

Field management

Microsoft Word

Bluebeam

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Education

Engineering Degree

Architecture Degree

Construction Management Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word Scheduling Software

Bluebeam

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking a Construction Project Manager for senior living projects in the Chicago area. You will oversee complex programs, manage multiple vendors, and ensure budget, schedule, and design alignment with client objectives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in building, design, and construction, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and MS Project. This hybrid role requires Chicago-area residency or relocation and occasional travel.