Senior Project Manager

Pareto Solutions Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pareto Solutions Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, mission-critical development projects from early design through turnover.

You will serve as the owner's lead, accountable for safety, quality, cost, and schedule, and act as the go-to contact for clients and internal partners. You'll manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, drive risk mitigation, and guide design to meet business goals while coordinating with finance, legal, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years managing construction/real estate development projects.
• Experience as general contractor, owner's representative, or developer.

Responsabilités

• Run several development and construction projects at once, from kickoff to closeout.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, general contractors, design consultants, and internal teams.
• Own project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reporting.
• Build and manage project schedules, spot risks early, and put recovery plans in place when things slip.
• Guide the design process so it meets client agreements, operational needs, and business goals.
• Lead bidding, vendor and consultant selection, contract negotiations, and change orders.
• Track field progress, safety, quality, and commissioning through to turnover.
• Deliver clear updates to executives on cost, schedule, and risk.
• Work closely with finance, legal, purchasing, construction, and operations teams.
• Coach and develop project managers and coordinators.
• Help refine and roll out project management standards and best practices.

Connaissances

Project management

Construction experience

Financial management

Cross-functional teams

Schedule management

Communication skills

Travel willing

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Project

Excel

Cost reporting tools

Description du poste

Senior Project Manager, Mission-Critical Development

Location: Northlake, IL (on-site, with travel)

About the Role

An established developer and operator of mission-critical facilities is hiring a Senior Project Manager to drive large-scale builds from early design through final handover. You'll act as the owner's lead on every project, accountable for safety, quality, cost, and timeline, and you'll be the go-to contact for clients, builders, and internal partners. This is a high-visibility role with direct reporting to senior leadership and a chance to shape how projects are run across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Run several development and construction projects at once, from kickoff to closeout.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, general contractors, design consultants, and internal teams.
• Own project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reporting.
• Build and manage project schedules, spot risks early, and put recovery plans in place when things slip.
• Guide the design process so it meets client agreements, operational needs, and business goals.
• Lead bidding, vendor and consultant selection, contract negotiations, and change orders.
• Track field progress, safety, quality, and commissioning through to turnover.
• Deliver clear updates to executives on cost, schedule, and risk.
• Work closely with finance, legal, purchasing, construction, and operations teams.
• Coach and develop project managers and coordinators.
• Help refine and roll out project management standards and best practices.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years managing projects in construction, real estate development, or mission-critical settings.
• A background as a general contractor, owner's representative, or developer.
• Experience leading large, complex builds and cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial and project management software skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Preferred: Data center or similar critical-infrastructure project experience.