Construction Project Manager - Multifamily Capital Projects

Clear Investment Group • Chicago, IL

30d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager runs Clear Investment Group’s capital improvement and renovation projects from planning through closeout on the owner’s side. The role covers older, often occupied, value-add multifamily communities, where several scopes may be underway at one property at the same time, including unit turns and interior upgrades, roofing, mechanical, exterior, and common-area work. The position is based in the Chicago Loop office, with approximately 30% travel to project sites, and reports to the Director of Construction & Capital Projects. The Project Manager works closely with Property Management, Asset Management, Acquisitions, and Accounting.

The role supports CIG’s growing national portfolio of workforce multifamily housing across the Midwest, South, and Northeast. It offers the opportunity to take on larger programs, work across more markets, and influence how the company plans and delivers capital work.

Requirements

• At least 5 years managing construction or capital projects as a project manager, owner’s representative, or general-contractor project manager.
• Renovation or capital expenditure experience in existing multifamily buildings, including occupied properties.
• Hands-on ownership of budgets, bids, change orders, and contractor selection.
• Experience managing several projects or scopes simultaneously while maintaining control of schedule and cost.
• Willingness to work from the Chicago Loop office and travel approximately 30% to project sites.

Nice To Haves

• Class B/C, value-add, or distressed multifamily experience.
• Experience with portfolios spread across multiple markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Yardi, or similar project and property systems.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multiple concurrent project scopes at one or more properties from scope definition and scheduling through punch list and closeout.
• Build and maintain project schedules, identify slippage early, and develop recovery plans.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and workmanship against CIG standards.
• Coordinate work sequencing with Property Management to minimize disruption to residents.
• Develop project budgets, review bids and estimates, and track actual costs against budget.
• Review and approve pay applications, manage change orders, and identify value-engineering opportunities that protect quality.
• Provide Asset Management and Accounting with regular updates on spending, commitments, and forecasts to complete.
• Bid out work; select and negotiate with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; and ensure contracts are properly executed.
• Hold contractors accountable for schedule, quality, and safety, and develop a dependable vendor network in each market.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, inspectors, and municipalities as needed.
• Ensure work complies with local building codes, zoning, permitting, and OSHA requirements.
• Identify and resolve schedule and budget risks before they escalate.
• Report project status, budget, and risks clearly and consistently to the Director of Construction and other stakeholders.
• Support acquisitions with property-condition reviews and capital expenditure scoping for newly acquired assets.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Project-site travel costs covered, including airfare, lodging, mileage, or rental car
• Eligible for year-end and performance bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed