Senior Project Manager — Tenant Interiors (Complex Builds)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

401k + matching plan

PTO including Holidays and Volunteer

Vehicle allowance

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Group insurance and savings plan

Job summary

Leopardo, a leading construction firm in Chicago, seeks a Senior Project Manager for its busy tenant interiors team in our downtown office. You will lead preconstruction budgets, design value, bids, and schedule management, coordinating with leaders and clients to deliver top‑notch spaces.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in tenant interiors, a deep understanding of all construction phases, and familiarity with Viewpoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or architecture or equivalent training and experience.
• 10+ years in progressively responsible roles with estimating experience.
• Experience on tenant interiors construction projects.
• Proven success on large/complex projects.
• Understanding of construction process, blueprinting and market context.
• Training with technology and processes; Viewpoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction: budgets, value design, bids from subs.
• Prepare and incorporate general conditions into budgets.
• Coordinate permits and project goals with leaders.
• Negotiate and write subcontracts with leadership.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and review costs.
• Review invoices and manage shop drawings and RFIs.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure inspections and safety checks.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Contract management

Client relationships

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/architecture

OSHA 30 Hour

LEED GA

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Leopardo, a leading construction firm in Chicago, seeks a Senior Project Manager for its busy tenant interiors team in our downtown office. You will lead preconstruction budgets, design value, bids, and schedule management, coordinating with leaders and clients to deliver top‑notch spaces.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in tenant interiors, a deep understanding of all construction phases, and familiarity with Viewpoint.