Project Manager - interior commercial construction

Project Manager - interior commercial construction

$100000 - $130000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-Site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Based in Chicago, we are a Top Rated General Contractor, that values their employees. We focus on commercial interior build-outs in downtown Chicago for a range of clients and provide the tools you need to succeed.

If you are a Construction PM w/ experience + expertise in Commercial Interior construction, please apply.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation • Premium Benefits • Exciting Perks • Inclusive Work Environment • Personal Development • Life Balance

Job Details

This role is responsible for leading complex construction projects while taking on increased ownership of client relationships, financial performance, and team leadership. This role serves as a key driver of both project success and business growth, actively contributing to business development efforts, client pursuits, and long-term relationship building. The Project Manager II oversees budgets, forecasting, contracts, and risk management, while ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with company standards. In addition to managing project delivery, this role mentors and develops junior team members, supports team performance, and helps drive consistency in processes and best practices. Success in this role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to balance project execution with client engagement and strategic growth initiatives.

What You'll Do:

Leadership, Collaboration & Professional Development

Consistently model and reinforce our core values of empathy, perseverance, integrity, and curiosity through your decision-making and execution.

Manage and grow strong, positive relationships with clients, project partners, architects, end users, and owners

Participate in business development efforts

Take initiative on new business development opportunities, lead generation, and pursuits

Build confidence in interviewing, presenting, and pitching to prospective clients

Represent the company at kickoff, mid-project, and closeout gatherings to strengthen relationships and leave a lasting impression

Maintain proactive, clear, and professional communication with project partners, prioritizing verbal communication followed by written documentation

Manage project issues by presenting both the problem and potential solutions to your Team Lead

Deliver performance feedback and contribute to formal reviews for direct reports

Delegate effectively, oversee workload balance, and provide support to junior staff

Provide mentorship, oversight, and support to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators

Business, Financial & Operational Effectiveness

Participate in Trade Partner selection, interviews, awards, and buyouts

Participate in creation of Scopes of Work, Exhibit A documents, and the Schedule of Values for all Work Orders

Monitor project financial performance: oversee budgets, manage contingency, allowances, and general requirements, and ensure alignment with profit goals

Ensure timely delivery of accounting questionnaires, pencil draw submissions, and change order/claims approvals

Manage claims, financial reconciliation, and closeout processes, including contingency resolution and Day 2 work planning

Oversee job cost details and financial forecasting; manage cost recovery, GRs, contingency, and allowances.

Accurately develop and manage monthly project profit forecasts independently.

Project Management, Coordination, & Execution

Manage multiple tasks with the assistance of your Team Lead

Participate in initial project setup, including permitting, project folder creation, and schedule development in partnership with the Superintendent

Participate in kickoff meetings to align team members on expectations, procurement strategy, schedule, profit targets, and responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive awareness of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path items

Estimate a project with approval from Team Lead & Preconstruction

actively mentor junior staff throughout each phase of the process, while consistently identifying and creating opportunities to support their growth and development.

Effectively manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently, demonstrating strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.

Seamlessly assume responsibility for projects at any stage, quickly assessing status, identifying priorities, and driving successful outcomes.

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