Project Manager, Residential

Norr • Chicago, IL

1d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

NORR is seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage residential projects, ensuring contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. The role requires an understanding of project financials to determine the resources needed for successful execution, along with leadership of a multidisciplinary team, monitoring project performance, and forecasting revenue.

The Project Manager oversees project scope, deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets across all stages. They lead architects and engineers through quality assurance and quality control, maintain client relationships, and coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and building authorities to resolve and document constructability issues and owner concerns.

NORR is an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company working across Canada, the US, and the UK. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainable design, environmental impact reduction, continuous learning, professional growth, and a net-zero future. The hiring base salary range is $90,000 to $125,000 annually; actual compensation depends on factors including education, experience, internal equity, and skills.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of project work experience.
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Strong understanding of project accounting to monitor project performance and forecast revenue.
• Knowledge of architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, mechanical and electrical (M&E) and structural building systems, permits, and building codes.

Nice To Haves

• Registration with a relevant professional association.
• Experience in residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control project scope, deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets for all project stages.
• Develop detailed work plans for architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours, and monitor progress.
• Lead an integrated team of architects and engineers in quality assurance and quality control for deliverables, especially construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain understanding of project scope and negotiate solutions when scope changes occur, ensuring outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and relevant building authorities to address and document constructability issues or owner concerns.
• Act as the primary liaison with the client, contractor, and project team, maintaining close client relationships.
• Monitor project performance and forecast revenue.
• Determine the resources necessary for successful project execution.

What This Job Offers

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