Senior Project Manager - Ground Up - Developer

Jobot; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an experienced Senior Project Manager to run our most high-profile development and construction project in the Chicago area. You will oversee a full lifecycle—from planning through construction—on a vertically integrated development platform that blends development and general contracting.

The role requires 5–7 years of CRE/construction leadership, strong scheduling, cost control, and risk management skills, with a focus on delivering quality design and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience managing commercial real estate/construction projects.
• Proven experience leading projects through planning, budgeting, permitting, procurement, construction, close-out.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases—from planning to close-out; including budgeting, permitting, procurement, and construction.
• Coordinate and collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, local authorities, and internal teams.
• Present complex updates to senior leadership and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Cost tracking/financial analysis

Job description

Top Tier Fully Integrated Developer Seeks Experienced SPM To Run The Company's Highest Profile Project

Job details:

Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a vertically-integrated development and construction firm based in Chicago. We operate at the intersection of development + construction to deliver distinctive real estate that makes a real impact. We are driven by a mission to build environments that enhance communities, improve people’s lives, deliver strong value, and manage the risks of innovation. Our work spans development, general contracting, and the full spectrum of project delivery—from conception through construction and completion.

Why join us?

• You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful, complex real-estate and construction projects that shape neighborhoods and communities.


• Because of our integrated model, you can see and influence all phases - from development planning through construction - which gives you exposure and learning opportunities you might not get elsewhere.


• We value quality design, sound economics, and stakeholder collaboration. You’ll collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines (architecture, engineering, construction management, development) and have a voice in decisions that balance creative design and financial performance.


• There’s a strong focus on professional growth: mentorship, learning, and taking on increasing responsibility as your skills and results grow.


• Our environment supports both innovation and risk management. We believe in pushing for new ideas while making sure decisions are well-informed and carefully vetted.

Job Details

Experience & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing commercial real estate / construction projects (or a comparable combination of development + construction projects).

Proven experience leading projects through all phases - planning, budgeting, permitting, procurement, construction, close-out.

Strong skills in project scheduling, cost control, risk management, and contract administration.

Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders: architects, engineers, subcontractors, local authorities, internal teams.

Technical & Management Competencies

Proficiency with construction management tools, scheduling software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera), and cost tracking / financial analysis.

Solid understanding of building codes, construction methods, materials, and safety regulations.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to present complex ideas/updates to senior leadership.

Strong problem solving and decision-making ability; ability to handle ambiguity and make trade-offs between time, cost, scope, quality.

Ability to manage multiple projects or work streams concurrently, with attention to detail and deadlines.

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