Project Manager

Lead High-Impact Multifamily Projects in Chicago

Our client is an established construction firm specializing in multifamily residential development throughout the Chicagoland market. With a continued focus on delivering high-quality residential projects, the company is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to its growing team.

Manage ground-up multifamily construction projects from preconstruction and procurement through construction, turnover, and final closeout.

Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and financial projections.

Lead coordination efforts between superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and ownership groups.

Oversee subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, bid leveling, buyout, contract negotiations, and purchasing activities.

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawing revisions, and other critical project documentation.

Monitor project progress against established schedules and proactively address potential delays, cost overruns, and construction challenges.

Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including cost control, pay applications, commitments, and monthly reporting.

Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on schedule, budget, quality, and overall project status.

Ensure construction activities align with approved drawings, specifications, building codes, permitting requirements, and safety standards.

Partner with field leadership to resolve constructability issues, coordinate trades, and maintain project milestones.

Oversee quality control, inspections, punch-list activities, turnover, and final project closeout.

Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize disruptions and protect project profitability.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Several years of experience in construction project management, preferably as a Project Manager with a general contractor or construction management firm.

Demonstrated experience managing ground-up multifamily residential construction projects is required. Candidates whose experience is limited to renovations, tenant improvements, commercial interiors, or other non-multifamily construction will not meet this key requirement.

Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, contracts, and construction documentation.

Experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle.

Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, building codes, procurement, and project cost control.

Proficiency with construction management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable software.

Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $145,000, depending on experience.

Opportunity to lead ground-up multifamily residential developments in the Chicagoland market.

Significant ownership of project execution, financial performance, and team coordination.

A collaborative environment with opportunities for continued career growth.

The ability to make a meaningful impact on project delivery and the company's expanding development portfolio.