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Position Title: Senior Portfolio Manager- Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 + 20%-30% bonus
Travel: 50%
Industry: Chmeical Consulting
Why This Role Stands Out - Senior Portfolio Manager (SPM), you'll be the driving force behind high-value engineering projects
- Lead end-to-end project execution, ensuring profitability, quality, safety, and client satisfaction
- This is a high-visibility leadership role where you'll influence key business decisions, drive innovation, and play a critical role
About the Company (minus the client name)
Founded in 1950, we are a leading professional engineering, architecture, and project solutions firm serving Fortune 500 clients across nine core industries. With offices across the Central, Midwest, and Northeast regions, we take pride in fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth through mentorship, cutting-edge projects, and leadership development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities - Develop and expand client relationships – Build a portfolio of key accounts and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Lead project execution – Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risk management for large-scale industrial projects.
- Drive business growth – Support new business opportunities, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts.
- Ensure financial success – Manage project financials, pricing strategies, and cash flow.
- Optimize performance – Implement cost-effective solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Solve complex challenges – Anticipate project risks, develop solutions, and lead their implementation.
- Deliver results – Monitor project performance, provide regular client reports, and ensure profitabilit
Qualifications (Must-Haves) - 5+ years of business development experience with professional service or consultative services versus physical products.
- Strong client relationship management skills – You know how to build trust, credibility, and long-term partnerships.
- Expertise in safety and contract management – Understanding of liability, risk, and compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – You make data-driven decisions and drive efficiency.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities – You inspire teams, navigate challenges, and drive results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves) - Chemical Portfolio Managment
Compensation & Benefits - Base Salary: $170,000 - $200,000
- On-Target Earnings (OTE) / Bonus Structure: OTE 20%-30% bonus
- Benefits: (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran's status.
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