Sr. Construction Manager, Office Interiors

Stream Realty Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Stream Realty Partners in Chicago seeks a Senior Construction Manager to act as owner’s representative for tenant improvements and capital projects across commercial office properties. You will define scope, cost, and schedule from concepts, drive value engineering, and manage projects from design through close-out while coordinating with clients, design teams, and contractors.

The role requires leading projects across multiple clients, maintaining occupied buildings, and providing guidance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of construction management or project management experience in commercial office interiors.
• Proven track record delivering office tenant improvement and capital improvement projects in occupied buildings.
• Experience managing multiple projects independently while leading general contractors, design teams, and client relationships.
• Ability to read construction drawings and perform cost estimates; strong risk awareness with budgeting.
• Working knowledge of AIA contracts, pay applications, lien waivers, and change orders; proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
• Chicago market experience preferred; willingness to visit jobsites regularly.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction & bidding: translate client concepts into scopes, budgets, and schedules; drive value engineering to meet budget goals.
• Project delivery: lead weekly progress meetings, oversee submittals and schedules, manage budgets and safety compliance.
• Client & relationship management: be primary client contact, provide monthly reporting, advise on materials and phasing to meet goals.

Skills

Tenant improvement

Capital improvement

Budgeting

Scheduling

Value engineering

Client relationship mgmt

MS Office

MS Project

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Founded in 1996, Stream began with a vision that put people—not brick and mortar—at its foundation. That vision continues to shape who we are today. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions across office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and multifamily properties. With millions of square feet under assignment, we are one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services firms in the country. Behind that growth is our talented team and distinct culture, grounded in four core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate. For more information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It is the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our clients’ needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Job Description

The Senior Construction Manager serves as owner’s representative for Stream’s clients in the Chicago market, leading tenant improvement and capital improvement projects across commercial office properties from budgeting and design through bidding, construction, and close-out. Often starting from a client’s concept with little to no existing documentation, this position defines scope, cost, and schedule, drives value engineering, and keeps occupied buildings operating smoothly while work is underway. The role independently manages a full project load across multiple clients and serves as a senior resource to Stream’s broader project team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preconstruction & Bidding
  • Performs due diligence on existing conditions and translates client concepts into complete scopes of work, conceptual budgets, and schedules.
  • Leads architects, engineers, and contractors in developing Construction Documents, and drives value engineering to meet budget goals while maintaining the project’s vision.
  • Manages bidding end to end: contractor pre-qualification, bid documents, takeoffs, bid leveling, and complete cost estimates including soft costs, fees, and permits.
  • Leads scope review, negotiation, and contract and purchase order execution.
• Project Delivery
  • Runs weekly progress meetings and oversees submittals, procurement, and project schedules, including phasing work in occupied buildings.
  • Monitors budget, schedule, quality, and contractor safety compliance, resolving issues before they affect clients or tenants.
  • Manages change orders, pay applications, and lien waivers, along with permitting, punch list, and close-out.
• Client & Relationship Management
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for clients, providing monthly reporting and advising on materials, processes, and phasing alternatives to meet budget and business goals.
  • Builds lasting relationships with owners, design teams, contractors, and the Stream team by acting with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
  • Supports business development and mentors less experienced project team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of construction management or project management experience in commercial office interiors, with a general contractor or owner’s rep/CRE services firm.
• Proven track record delivering office tenant improvement and capital improvement projects from preconstruction through close-out, including in occupied buildings.
• Experience managing multiple projects independently while leading general contractors, design teams, and client relationships at once.
• Able to read construction drawings and visualize missing information; strong estimating, bid-leveling, and cost-control skills with a sharp eye for risk.
• Working knowledge of AIA contracts, pay applications, lien waivers, and change orders; proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong negotiator and proactive communicator with clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Chicago market experience preferred; able to visit jobsites regularly.

Additional Information

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.