Senior Project Manager (Tenant Interiors Construction Market)

Leopardo Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

401(k) + matching plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their tenant interiors team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management, particularly in tenant interiors. Responsibilities include budget preparation, coordinating permits, managing schedules, and ensuring quality control. This role offers a target salary range of $125k–$150k plus bonuses and vehicle allowance, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience.
• Experience working on tenant interiors construction projects.
• Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction efforts including budget preparation.
• Coordinate permit applications and monitor project goals.
• Manage shop drawings, RFIs, and change order processes.

Skills

Customer-centered project management

Budget preparation and estimates

Negotiation skills

Construction process knowledge

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Leopardo is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the busy tenant interiors team in our downtown office. This is a great opportunity for a customer‑centered project management professional to join a growing group working on top‑notch projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction efforts:
  • Assist in preparation of budgets and estimates
  • Provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions
  • Solicit, qualify, review, and evaluate bids from qualified subcontractors to ensure required scopes are included
• Prepare and incorporate general conditions work into overall budget
• Coordinate permit applications for review/approval and submittal
• Coordinate with leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections
• Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts in collaboration with leader
• Complete bid/post‑bid subcontractor risk mitigation management
• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including:
  • Key preconstruction activities impacting project teams
  • Identified critical path
  • Owner move‑in, inspections, and punch list
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates
• Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal‑in‑Charge/Market Leader as required
• Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work
• Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule as well as requests for information (RFIs) and change order processes
• Coordinate and conduct required meetings
• Ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality control procedures and safety inspections
• Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws

Additional Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
• Actively promote Leopardo and network within industry
• Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required
• Advise project teams which may include Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer and/or Interns

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience
• 10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus
• Experience working on tenant interiors construction projects
• Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects
• Deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and a knowledge of the market/industry
• Significant training and experience with cutting‑edge technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate, efficient results; Viewpoint is a plus

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license. OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401(k) + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identity theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Compensation

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skill sets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $125‑150k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.

Why Leopardo?

Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world‑class facilities with innovative, environmentally‑friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long‑standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.