Project Manager

Redmond Construction•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Why Redmond? We’re a high-integrity general contractor driven by a passion for transforming spaces and providing top tier service to our clients. Named one of Crain’s Best Places to Work five years running, our team is made up of collaborative, hardworking professionals who are experts in complex, high-stakes projects across corporate interiors, landlord redevelopment, hospitality, and science and technology sectors. Redmond is committed to a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Team members at all levels contribute, regardless of role or function, to support one another and ensure successful outcomes on every project. Our vision is to be the strongest pound-for-pound general contractor by delivering the most value and exceeding expectations. We’re deeply committed to elevating diverse voices and championing the advancement of women and underrepresented professionals in the construction industry. We’re not just building spaces; we are building a more inclusive, innovative future. What We Need: We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex interior construction projects from kickoff through closeout. This role requires strong client-facing leadership, the ability to manage schedules, budgets, contracts, and project documentation, and close collaboration with superintendents, project engineers, and trade partners. The ideal candidate can confidently lead meetings, drive clear communication, enforce deadlines, and maintain strong financial control while anticipating and managing project risk. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for owners and architects, mentor project engineers, and ensure projects are executed with consistency, quality, and accountability. Success in this role requires strong organizational and technical skills, sound judgment, and a people-centered leadership style that supports both project outcomes and long-term client relationships.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing complex, high-value corporate interior projects
Proficient in building project schedules, developing scope sheets, reviewing contracts, managing financials, and assessing project risk
Strong skills in client retention, relationship management, and team building
High level of engagement with an empathetic, people-centered approach to leadership and management
Strong relationship-building and client-facing communication skills
Ability to lead meetings (OACs, kickoff, coordination sessions)
Ability to manage financial master and understand project financial structure
Full understanding of pencil draw and pay application processes
Memorize and internalize the critical details on a project
Strong construction drawings and document literacy
Understanding of construction processes, permitting, and buyout workflows
Strong organizational and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Manage client relationships
Develop & maintain good relationships with architects, owners, owner reps, etc. on projects
Train PEs with support from PX
Communication: proactive outreach to project partners (especially phone/verbal), followed by email documentation
Build new relationships within the industry and be aware of new opportunities
Participate in extracurricular industry activities and organizations
Kickoff: discuss where to give and where to set boundaries with Team Lead
Participate in kickoff meeting
Set weekly check-in with superintendent prior to setting OAC agendas, then review with Team Lead
Lead OAC meetings; delegate agenda and minutes to PE and review
Closeout: review where concessions were made, participate in lessons-learned / project debrief
Review Prime Contract with Team Lead
Send accounting questionnaire and ensure delivery to Accounting
Subcontractor awards & buyouts – final approval of subcontractor list and values from Team Lead
Create scope documents / Exhibit A for all Work Orders
Create SOV and have final version approved by Team Lead after buyout
Manage financial master, delegating some data entry to PEs
Pencil draw creation & submission to owner
Set hard deadlines with trade partners for CO/claims approval each month
Set hard deadlines with trade partners for pencil values each month
Manage Claims with oversight from Team Lead
Final financial reconciliation – PM sends final documentation (PE may draft); supported by Team Lead
Manage permit process with some delegation to PE
Create Schedule with Superintendent – in-person required
Manage RFI process – may delegate drafting, but PM reviews and submits; confirm with trade partner and superintendent before submission
Review submittal process for PEs
Facilitate punch list
Drawing and construction document review – ensure folders are set up properly with clean, up-to-date templates, Project Guide, proper file structures, and naming conventions (may delegate to PE, but PM reviews)