Senior Multi-Family Construction Project Manager — Chicago

Summit Design + Build; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and full benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Summit Design + Build in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-family construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate owners, consultants, and trade partners to deliver on time, on budget and with high quality.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of PM experience in multi-family or commercial builds, strong Chicago market knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Sage CRE 300, and On-Screen Takeoff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 8-10 years of project management experience in multi-family/commercial construction.
• Strong multi-family project experience is required.
• Experience on large-scale projects (e.g., $10M+ / $50M+) is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Chicago construction market is a plus.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Sage CRE 300, and On-Screen Takeoff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the construction process from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead internal teams, including Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.
• Maintain constant communication with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects stay on track with budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Support bid/estimating efforts, manage buyout, and oversee subcontractor selection.
• Lead weekly construction meetings and maintain safety and quality expectations.

Skills

Project management

Multi-family construction

Stakeholder communication

Budget control

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

Sage CRE 300

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Summit Design + Build in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-family construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate owners, consultants, and trade partners to deliver on time, on budget and with high quality.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of PM experience in multi-family or commercial builds, strong Chicago market knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Sage CRE 300, and On-Screen Takeoff.