Senior Real Estate Project Manager

W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

PTO and holidays

401(k) company match

Employee discounts, tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a Senior Real Estate Project Manager for hybrid work with three days per week at our Lake Forest, IL headquarters.

You will lead complex real estate development projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams including architects and engineers to deliver facility solutions supporting company growth. The role requires 5+ years of project management experience with GC/architects, travel up to 25%, and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Project Manager experience with general contractors/architects.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for role.
• AutoCAD proficiency and ability to read/interpret construction plans.
• Experience with site planning, environmental assessment, geotechnical, zoning, and due diligence.
• Construction management including documents, materials, and methodologies.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and construction contracts.
• Knowledge of construction billing and lien waivers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural and engineering disciplines and manage estimating, budgeting, contracting, scheduling, bidding, purchasing and value engineering.
• Interface with architects, engineers, contractors and others for design and construction implementation.
• Use company systems to manage cost estimates, budgets, schedule, change orders, value engineering and progress reports.
• Develop project programming requirements and specifications with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
• Balance 5-10 large-scale projects and deliver within scope and budget.
• Communicate project updates to all levels of the organization.
• Oversee construction of major facilities including distribution centers, warehouses, showrooms, and offices.
• Demonstrate ability to work with a diverse range of personalities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Requisition ID334350-Posted09/11/2026

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working®by serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 – $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $$, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

The Senior Real Estate Project Manager will develop, design and implement complex real estate development projects. You will lead and collaborate on cross-functional teams for the planning and implementation of initiatives providing facility solutions to company growth and change. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the Lake Forest, IL headquarters.

You Will

• Manage coordination of architectural and engineering disciplines as well as performing functions of estimating, budgeting, contracting, scheduling, bidding, purchasing and value engineering.
• Substantially interface with architects, engineers, contractors, and all others necessary for the implementation of design and construction.
• Use the company specific systems for managing all aspects of the project: cost estimates, budgets, schedule, change orders, value engineering, progress reports.
• Develop project programming requirements and specifications with cross functional team members/business partners to achieve business goals.
• Balance 5-10 large-scale projects at a time and deliver them within scope and on budget.
• Communicate project updates to all levels of the organization.
• Oversee construction of major facilities including Distribution Centers, Warehouses, Showrooms, and Office facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of personalities.

You Have

• 5+ years Project Manager with direct experience working with General Contractors and Architects (commercial or industrial) required.
• Travel up to 25% is required for the position to various Grainger facilities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/ other related software and ability to read/interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Experience with site planning, environmental assessment, geotechnical, zoning, and property acquisition due diligence.
• Construction management experience including preparation/administration of construction document, technical knowledge of building materials and construction methodology.
• Planning and scheduling skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, consulting/construction contracts.
• Working knowledge of construction billing and lien waivers.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.