Project Manager

SKENDER GROUP LLC•Chicago, IL

12h

About The Position

At our core, we are builders — of communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. If you asked us to describe Skender, we’d say we’re ambitious, humble, and compassionate. We’re focused on building lasting partnerships with the right people. Our success starts and ends with our people. That’s why we seek out dynamic, high-energy teammates who are eager to learn, ready to take ownership of their careers, and excited to have fun along the way. About 70 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder’s family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with nearly 400 employees helping us raise the bar year after year. From humble beginnings to now, Skender has become one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms building dream spaces for many of the world’s leading brands. In more recent history, we’ve won 30 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations, each based on comprehensive workplace evaluations and employee input. Our team is driven by three core values: Proactive: You take initiative, stay curious, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. Refreshing: You celebrate team wins, show appreciation freely, and always give credit where it's earned. True Partner: You thrive on collaboration, ask thoughtful questions, and are fully present and engaged with your team. We’re looking for a Project Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level. Do you know about project management best practices, establishing budgets, and innovating through construction technology? Great. Are you someone with a go-getter attitude who can assume responsibility and communicate effectively with your team, partners, and clients? Even better. Our Project Managers are the foundation of our Operations team, driving projects forward and ensuring they're completed safely, on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. Working closely with Senior Project Managers and Project Executives, you’ll take ownership of your projects from preconstruction through closeout, partnering with owners, architects, trade partners, and your internal teams every step of the way.

Requirements

4 year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another construction-related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the built construction world
Proactive and pleasant communication habits with internal and external stakeholders
Strong documentation tendencies – organized, prompt, and meticulously detailed
Understanding of contract language as it relates to construction activities and planning
Advanced knowledge of project management and scheduling software for estimating and project management
Proficient in building construction components and systems for conceptual budgets
Fluency in the bidding process based on contract documents
Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, qualification of subcontractor bids, scheduling, general conditions, and any project constraints or coordination issues
Uses production management principles based on Lean philosophies, and coaches team members on best practices of Lean philosophy
Possesses a fundamental understanding of planning phase schedules, lookahead schedules, and the key concepts of the last planner system
Understands planned percent complete (PPC) to track daily tasks

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and ensure compliance for your team’s project documentation, carefully review contract documents and shop drawings, oversee document control entities, lead preconstruction efforts, and track + communicate milestones throughout the project life cycle
Partner with field staff to plan and budget for project phasing, logistics, and safety
Develop and maintain the project master schedule in collaboration with field teams
Review and submit project budgets, bids, and change orders promptly, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with client expectations
Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners to ensure clear communication and collaboration through the project lifecycle
Mentor and guide Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring expectations are met for both clients and internal stakeholders
Track and communicate key project milestones, keeping all stakeholders informed, engaged, and confident in project progress

Benefits

Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
Annual deposit into health savings account
Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities
Employee referral program
Wellness incentives
Paid time off
Parental leave for mothers and fathers
Free employee assistance program services
Free short- & long-term disability insurance
Community involvement