Senior Project Manager

Navigate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Lead premier Chicago development

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a premier ground-up multifamily development in Chicago. The ideal candidate will manage a multi-phase project from preconstruction to turnover, directing budgets, schedules, procurement, and close coordination with owners, architects, engineers, and city agencies.

You will mentor Jackson colleagues and ensure safety, schedule, and quality standards are met on time and within budget, while delivering a landmark urban project in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Ground-up multifamily project management experience required.
• Experience delivering projects valued at $75M+; high-rise experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural concrete, MEP coordination, building envelope, interiors, and project sequencing.
• Experience managing complex urban construction projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a large-scale ground-up multifamily project from preconstruction through turnover.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, contracts, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules and drive milestones.
• Coordinate with field leadership to keep activities on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee subcontractor negotiations, buyout, change orders, and contract administration.
• Lead Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff including Project Managers and Engineers.
• Ensure safety, schedule adherence, and high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering (related field)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Ground Up High rise Multifamily

About the Opportunity

An industry-leading real estate developer and general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee one of Chicago's largest ground up multifamily developments in recent histroy. This multi phase project features multiple highrise residential towers, structured parking, luxury amenities, and complex urban construction.

This is an opportunity to join a financially strong organization that develops, builds, and manages its own projects, providing long-term stability, an impressive project pipeline, and the ability to work on landmark developments from inception through completion.

What You'll Do

• Lead the overall execution of a large-scale ground-up multifamily project from preconstruction through turnover.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, contracts, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules while driving critical milestones.
• Partner closely with field leadership to ensure construction activities remain on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee subcontractor negotiations, buyout, change management, and contract administration.
• Coordinate with ownership, architects, engineers, consultants, and municipal agencies.
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions to maintain project performance.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and cost reports.
• Lead Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven experience managing ground-up multifamily construction projects.
• Experience delivering projects valued at $75M+; high-rise experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural concrete, MEP coordination, building envelope, interiors, and project sequencing.
• Experience managing complex urban construction projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-tower or phased developments

Why This Opportunity?

• Annual performance bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity to lead one of Chicago's premier multifamily developments
• Long-term career growth with an organization that consistently delivers landmark projects across North America
• Stable pipeline of large-scale residential and mixed-use developments
• If you're an experienced Project Manager ready to take ownership of a marquee high-rise development, we'd love to discuss this opportunity confidentially.