Construction Project Management Team Lead

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

2d • $95,600 - $162,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Interior Construction–Team Leader is an established people leader with a track record of coaching talent, managing performance, administration and aligning team outcomes to strategic priorities. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects from inception through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality , workplace standards, change management approach while effectively managing stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field
• 5–10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects
• Experience with corporate office, workplace, or large-scale real estate projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and project delivery methods
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or similar)
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost tracking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and supporting presentations, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
• Oversee all phases of construction projects from design through closeout
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and operational requirements
• Lead coordination with APM Team , Shared Services and other relevant WPS functions
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
• Review and approve contracts, invoices, and change orders
• Recommend , cost and evaluate pipeline projects for capital plan cycles.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and / or escalation for internal stakeholders for both moves ands and changes as well as builds executed independently and by the team
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Facilitate regular governance meetings, ongoing reporting and provide status updates to leadership
• Strive to accelerate processes. Define project deadlines for APM team and track alignment to target.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track progress against milestones
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Address issues and escalate as needed to maintain project momentum
• Manage bidding processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager