Project Manager II

Redmond Construction•Chicago, IL

11d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Project Manager II leads complex construction projects and takes increased ownership of client relationships, financial performance, and team leadership. The role contributes to project success and business growth through business development, client pursuits, and long-term relationship building. It oversees budgets, forecasting, contracts, and risk management while ensuring projects are executed efficiently and in line with company standards. The Project Manager II also mentors and develops junior team members, supports team performance, and promotes consistent processes and best practices. Success requires leadership, business acumen, and the ability to balance project execution with client engagement and strategic growth initiatives. Redmond is a general contractor serving workplace, amenity, retail, hospitality, healthcare, laboratory and life sciences, and education sectors. The company emphasizes empathy, integrity, perseverance, curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least six years of experience successfully managing complex, high-value corporate interior projects.
Demonstrated proficiency in project scheduling, scope development, contract review, financial oversight, and risk management.
Proven ability to foster client retention, build strong relationships, and lead collaborative, high-performing teams.
Exceptional people-management skills and an engaged, empathetic, team-centered leadership approach.
Demonstrated integrity, follow-through, ownership of decisions, and accountability for overall project success.
Ability to lead complex construction projects while balancing delivery, client engagement, financial performance, and business development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Model and reinforce the company's core values through decision-making and project execution.
Manage relationships with clients, project partners, architects, end users, and owners.
Participate in business development, including lead generation, new opportunities, and client pursuits.
Build confidence and capability in interviewing, presenting, and pitching to prospective clients.
Represent the company at project kickoff, mid-project, and closeout gatherings.
Maintain proactive, clear, and professional communication with project partners, prioritizing verbal communication followed by written documentation.
Present project issues and potential solutions to the Team Lead.
Deliver performance feedback and contribute to formal reviews for direct reports.
Delegate work, balance workloads, and support junior staff, including mentoring Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.
Participate in onboarding and training for new team members and deliver process-improvement and best-practice training.
Take final accountability for project requirements, team performance, and deliverables being completed accurately and to standard.
Observe the prime contract process.
Participate in Trade Partner selection, interviews, awards, and buyouts.
Participate in developing Scopes of Work, Exhibit A documents, and Schedules of Values for Work Orders.
Monitor financial performance, oversee budgets and contingency, allowances, and general requirements, and align project performance with profit goals.
Ensure timely submission of accounting questionnaires and pencil draws, and timely approvals of change orders and claims.
Manage claims, financial reconciliation, closeout, contingency resolution, and Day 2 work planning.
Oversee job-cost details and financial forecasting, including cost recovery, general requirements, contingency, and allowances.
Independently develop and manage monthly project profit forecasts.
Manage multiple tasks with assistance from the Team Lead.
Participate in initial project setup, including permitting, project folder creation, and schedule development with the Superintendent.
Participate in kickoff meetings to align the team on expectations, procurement strategy, schedule, profit targets, and responsibilities.
Maintain awareness of project milestones, deliverables, and critical-path items.
Estimate projects with approval from the Team Lead and Preconstruction.
Mentor junior staff throughout project phases and identify opportunities for their growth and development.
Manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently and assume responsibility for projects at any stage, assessing status, identifying priorities, and driving outcomes.
Apply construction and operational judgment in estimating, buyout, and financial oversight.
Provide construction expertise and detailed, trade-specific guidance to junior staff.