Project Manager (Commercial Interiors)

Onni Group of Companies • Chicago, IL

4d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Project Manager plans, executes, and closes commercial interior projects, coordinating resources, team members, and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver work according to plan. The role defines project objectives, oversees quality control throughout the project life cycle, and establishes project documentation and communication controls.

The position directs commercial interior projects from inception through close-out, including office, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, and other commercial interior scopes. Projects may take place in occupied and operational environments, requiring the Project Manager to limit disruption while maintaining safety, schedule, and quality. The role collaborates with senior management, clients, property managers, architects, engineers, building ownership, authorities, and other stakeholders to define objectives, coordinate design and construction, and deliver projects successfully.

The Project Manager manages schedules, budgets, scopes of work, risks, procurement and construction coordination, project reporting, and close-out activities. The role also oversees, coaches, and supervises project team members, consultants, and trade partners, while ensuring compliance with commercial interior quality standards, safety requirements, contracts, and client expectations.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Project Management or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial building systems, including MEP, fire/life safety, accessibility requirements, and interior architectural assemblies.
• Knowledge of construction and building codes.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Windows, and BlueBeam.
• Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate a department with five or more employees.
• Demonstrated ability to run a department efficiently.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret prints, architectural drawings, financial reports, and job cost reports.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or requests for clarification from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Excellent knowledge of the industry and trends impacting the business.
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, or fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage commercial interior projects from inception through close-out, including planning, design coordination, execution, monitoring, control, and closure for defined scopes of work.
• Manage projects in occupied and operational environments while minimizing disruption to tenants and building operations and maintaining safety, schedule, and quality standards.
• Define project scopes, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management, clients, property managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Review and manage critical path schedules, manage scope changes, identify risks and conflicts, devise contingency plans, and accelerate or resequence work to meet deadlines.
• Prepare, manage, and submit interior construction budgets, including tenant allowances, landlord work letters, change orders, and cash flow forecasts; recommend and implement budget adjustments.
• Draft, review, and coordinate detailed scopes of work for interior trade packages, including architectural finishes, millwork, MEP, fire/life safety, low-voltage, specialty systems, and furniture coordination.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools, with an emphasis on fast-track delivery and phased turnovers.
• Lead and participate in design development and constructability reviews, identifying efficiencies, value engineering opportunities, and schedule improvements.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, schedules, proposals, RFIs, submittal logs, change documentation, close-out documentation, and client presentations.
• Coordinate with building ownership, property management, and authorities having jurisdiction to meet base building standards and access, permit, inspection, and turnover requirements.
• Set the frequency and content of project-team status reports, analyze results, and proactively troubleshoot design, schedule, cost, and quality issues.
• Define project success criteria and communicate expectations to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Oversee Project Coordinators, Superintendents, and Project Engineers, ensuring alignment with commercial interior best practices.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members, consultants, and trade partners to foster accountability, collaboration, and high-performance delivery.
• Ensure projects meet commercial interior quality standards, safety requirements, contractual obligations, and client expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual education allowance.
• Referral program.
• Team-building events.
• Friends and family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree