Senior Project Manager

Onni Group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Saving Account

Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Team-building events

Friends and Family rates

Job summary

Onni in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize construction projects within strict budget and quality guidelines. You will coordinate resources and lead cross-functional teams of 5–10 staff and contractors, ensuring milestones are met and stakeholder expectations are managed.

The role requires 10+ years in project/development management, a related degree, and strong proficiency with MS Office and project controls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project/development management for construction.
• Associates Degree or higher in Project Management or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Windows.
• Ability to guide and coordinate a department of five or more employees.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret architectural drawings and cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects within schedule, cost, and quality constraints.
• Define scope, goals and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Manage communications and set expectations with team and stakeholders.
• Develop budgets, proposals, and change orders as needed.
• Lead design meetings and provide constructability comments.
• Mentor and supervise project team members and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Associates Degree or higher in Project Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Windows

Job description

## Senior Project ManagerApply: Chicago: Full time: Posted Today: R-102630**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. **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 HotelWhat 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.**How To Apply:***Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.*