Project Manager

Our SelectLeaders' client is a fully integrated, private equity real estate firm with offices in Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. They develop, operate and invest in real estate assets in high barrier-to-entry markets with favorable supply and demand fundamentals.

They are seeking a motivated Project Manager to oversee capital projects, construction and budgeting for a 1.5 million Class A trophy asset in Chicago. The Project Manager should have experience with commercial real estate construction projects and tenant engagement.

• Manage all project work, with an eye toward staying within budgeted amounts. 
• Act as front-line customer service Manager for tenant projects, introducing key tenant reps to management team, asking GM and PM to attend meetings where and when it makes sense.
• Bring issues to PM and GM that arise from construction meetings where direction is necessary.
• Assure that architect provides timely and accurate plans, assuring that permits can be obtained within schedule.
• Coordinate construction meetings, keeping meeting notes for file.
• ·Bid contracts utilizing a variety of contractors; discuss with GM prior to each bid to assure a good mix is maintained.

• Work with Engineering, Cleaning, Security, etc to achieve goals, with a level of respect necessary for internal harmony.
• Distribute building rules and regs and set expectations for GC performance to those rules.
• Follow up with tenants as necessary after project completion to assure completion of punchlist items in good time.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress.
• Manage project changes and variations.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
• Resolve project-related conflicts and issues.

• Assist management team as needed on operational items.
• Coordinate operations projects where appropriate.

• Work with operations team as needed in a spirit of cooperation.
• Provide project pricing to Leasing team in a timely manner to meet leasing schedules.
• Complete project tracking sheets in a timely manner with high accuracy.
• Approve invoices in a timely manner to submit for draw packages.
• Work with accounting team to assure proper coding of invoices and separation between capital accounts and/or operations accounts
• Work with leasing team on budget numbers as needed.
• Take company-required training classes as requested.
• Attend Boma lunch/learns or other seminars where appropriate.
• Support company initiatives and goals.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, construction or project management.
• Strong knowledge of real estate development processes and practices.
• Proven track record of successfully managing development projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contracts and agreements.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Ability to conduct site visits and inspections.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and implement project plans and schedules.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Salary: 80k-100k with bonus opportunity.