Project Manager I: Tenant Interiors Construction

Leopardo Construction•Chicago, IL

3d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Leopardo Construction’s growing Tenant Interiors group is seeking a Project Manager I to work on tenant-improvement projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Project Manager I is responsible for the administration, execution, and completion of one or more small-sized projects and may assist a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager II on mid-sized, large, or complex projects. The role participates in project development and oversees organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation in alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals. It monitors productivity and profitability, manages communication among team members, resolves conflicts, and cultivates client and architect/engineer relationships. The position supports preconstruction, estimating, permitting, subcontracting, scheduling, project controls, coordination, quality, safety, and closeout. It works closely with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader, Superintendent, project team, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and design professionals. The role also contributes to business development, industry networking, recruiting, and staff training. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent training and related experience, along with at least three years of experience as a Project Engineer. A valid driver’s license is required. Travel to national jobsites is required. The target base salary range is $80,000–$100,000, and the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent training and related experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer.
Proven record of success on singular small-sized projects.
Competency in basic construction technologies, including scheduling software, financial comprehension, and digital model navigation.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Understanding of project management and accounting software.
Ability to travel to national jobsites.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Field experience.
Knowledge of the market or industry, including some estimating experience.
Autodesk Forma Build experience.
OSHA 30 Hour certification.
LEED GA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Support preconstruction on negotiated projects, including preparing budgets and estimates, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier bids, identifying scope coverage, suggesting value design options, and helping implement revisions.
Prepare detailed general conditions budgets and assist Estimating with incorporating general conditions work into the overall project budget.
Coordinate preparation and submission of permit applications and updated permit documents.
Negotiate, award, and write subcontracts with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader; verify master agreements, executed subcontracts or work authorizations, and certificates of insurance before subcontractors begin onsite work.
Complete bid and post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management.
Develop, monitor, and maintain the master schedule, identifying key preconstruction activities, the critical path, owner move-in, inspections, and punchlist activities.
Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader on comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project and coordinate with Leopardo self-perform groups.
Manage the shop drawing and submittal schedule and process to ensure accuracy, contract compliance, and coordination.
Manage requests for information and change orders, maintain logs, and review them regularly with the project team.
Coordinate and conduct project meetings, including pre-job, weekly construction, post-job, and closeout meetings; prepare and distribute minutes with Project Assistant support.
Work with the Superintendent on subcontractor and vendor coordination, inspections, deficiency resolution, quality control, safety inspection performance, punchlist review, and obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
Review closeout documentation for accuracy and submission, and coordinate warranty calls on completed projects.
Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader; review and approve invoices for goods Leopardo purchases directly for general conditions work.
Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader to establish, monitor, and achieve project goals and prepare profit projections.
Build and maintain relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
Participate in industry associations, promote Leopardo, and network to exchange information and learn about construction, competition, and market trends.
Participate in presentations and interviews for potential projects.
Assist with recruiting and, as required, train project engineers, interns, and other staff members.
Participate in cross-functional teams across the company’s divisions, such as Total Quality Management.