Senior Project Manager

Onni Group of Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & Benefits package

HSA / FSA / EAP

Referral program

Team-building events

Friends & Family hotel rates

Job summary

Onni is seeking a Sr. Project Manager in Chicago to plan, execute, and finalize large construction projects within budget and guidelines. You will coordinate internal teams and third-party contractors, define objectives, manage risk, and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in project/development management, a related degree, and strong MS Office/Project skills. Travel to sites and client meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project/development management.
• Associates Degree or higher in Project Management or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and building codes.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Windows.
• Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate a department with five or more employees.
• Demonstrated ability to run a department efficiently.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret prints, architectural drawings, financial and job cost reports.
• Excellent knowledge of the industry and trends impacting the business.
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plans the projects to accomplish goals within schedule, cost, and quality constraints.
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management.
• Manages communication and sets project expectations with team and stakeholders.
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve goals.
• Attends design meetings and provides constructability comments on drawings.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends budget changes.
• Negotiates and executes contracts and change orders with subcontractors and consultants.
• Staffing recruitments during project cycle as needed.
• Delegates tasks and supervises project team members and contractors.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones.
• Develops progress reports, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Disseminates status reports and analyzes results to troubleshoot issues.
• Manages scope changes and contingency plans.
• Defines project success criteria and communicates them to all parties.
• Coaches and mentors project team members and contractors.
• Conducts performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Builds and grows business relationships vital to project success.
• Conducts postmortems and creates recommendations reports.
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution.
• Participates in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

Skills

Project management experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

PM degree or higher

Tools

MS Project

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Windows

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Project Manager’s role is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to company’s strict guidelines and within the budget for the construction project. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to the plan. The Senior Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

• Competitive pay and a Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

Job Description

The Sr. Project Manager’s role is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to company’s strict guidelines and within the budget for the construction project. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to the plan. The Senior Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

• Competitive pay and a Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay and a Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What You Will Do

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages and supports project teams consisting of 5-10 staff members including Project Coordinators, Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Plans the projects in order to accomplish its goals within constraints such as schedule, cost and agreed quality standards.
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Manages communication and sets project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion and on an ongoing basis.
• Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Attends design meetings and provides constructability comments and direction on drawings.
• Responsible for drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes as necessary.
• Negotiate and execute contracts and change orders for subcontractors and consultants.
• Determines and assesses need for staffing and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments, if necessary, during project cycle.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans.
• Defines project success criteria and disseminates them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Coaches, mentors, motivates and supervises project team members and contractors, and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Managers and conducts performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conducts project postmortems and creates a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in project/development manager.
• Associates Degree or higher in Project Management or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction and building codes required.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Windows.
• Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate a department with five or more employees.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively run a department in an efficient manner.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret prints, architectural drawings, financial and job cost reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or clarifications from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Excellent knowledge of the industry and trends impacting the business.
• Excellent customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management.

Salary Range

$140,000-$170,000

About The Company

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.