Senior Project Manager: Tenant Interiors Construction

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 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 (RFI’s) 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
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, 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.