Senior Real Estate Project Manager

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

6% 401(k) retirement contribution

PTO 18 days

Holidays 6

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Grainger in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Senior Real Estate Project Manager to lead complex development projects. The role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site with cross-functional teams for planning and execution.

You will coordinate architectural/engineering work, manage budgets and schedules, and interface with contractors to ensure on-time delivery of facilities including distribution centers, warehouses, showrooms and offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with general contractors and architects (commercial or industrial).
• Travel up to 25% required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural and engineering disciplines; handle estimating, budgeting, contracting, scheduling, bidding, purchasing, and value engineering.
• Interface with architects, engineers, contractors, and others for design and construction.
• Use company systems to manage cost estimates, budgets, schedules, change orders, value engineering, and progress reports.
• Develop project programming requirements and specifications with cross-functional team members to achieve business goals.
• Balance 5-10 large-scale projects at a time and deliver within scope and budget.
• Communicate project updates to all levels of the organization.
• Oversee construction of Distribution Centers, Warehouses, Showrooms, and Office facilities.
• Demonstrate ability to work with diverse personalities.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Construction knowledge

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

Req Number 334350

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Workingby 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, visitwww.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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

Grainger Benefits

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.

Position Details

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.