Owner's Representative/Construction Manager-Commercial Construction

Kimmel & Associates • Chicago, IL

5d • $120,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The company is a full-service commercial real estate advisory firm delivering value through development and technical construction services, brokerage advisory, and real estate investment. It partners with owners and investors to provide end-to-end oversight and strategic execution on complex commercial real estate projects, using a hands-on approach and technical expertise to align design and construction teams with owner and client objectives.

The company is seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative / Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of large, complex commercial construction projects. Acting as the owner’s advocate, this role manages general contractors, consultants, and design teams to help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to high technical standards. The position involves supporting projects in a hybrid or remote working environment while maintaining strong site engagement. Experience with ground-up, technically complex projects is important; data center, mission-critical, or MEP-intensive project experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of project management or construction management experience, preferably with top ENR-ranked general contractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and team coordination.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data center, mission-critical, or MEP-heavy projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction execution on behalf of owners and clients.
• Oversee general contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Ensure project scope, schedule, budget, and quality align with owner expectations.
• Coordinate design and construction teams throughout all project phases.
• Monitor risk, change management, and project controls.
• Provide clear communication and reporting to ownership and stakeholders.
• Support projects in a hybrid or remote working environment while maintaining strong site engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $120,000–$175,000.
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-profile commercial projects.
• Exposure to development, advisory, and investment platforms within the firm.
• Professional growth within a respected commercial real estate advisory organization.

What This Job Offers

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