Senior Project Manager

Redmond Construction•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex, high-value construction projects while also contributing to business growth and team development. This role owns client relationships at a strategic level, leads project teams through all phases of execution, and ensures strong financial performance, risk management, and operational excellence. The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in business development by identifying new opportunities, leading pursuits, and representing the company in client-facing engagements. In addition to project delivery, this role mentors and develops Project Managers and junior staff, drives best practices across teams, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to balance project execution with client engagement and long-term growth.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Commercial Interior Project Manager, with a proven track record managing highly detailed, high-value corporate interior projects
Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, scope development, contract review, financial oversight, and risk management
Strong ability to win and execute profitable, high-quality projects, including pitching and interviewing for new client work
Professional communication skills with clients, project partners, and stakeholders
Proven success in client retention, relationship management, and delivering a premier client experience
Confident leadership of project teams, with the ability to mentor and support junior team members
Positive attitude, strong team orientation, and a commitment to excellence in execution

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
Required experience leading high-rise commercial tenant improvement projects

Responsibilities

Consistently model and reinforce our core values of empathy, perseverance, integrity, and curiosity through your decision-making and execution
Manage and grow strong, positive relationships with clients, project partners, architects, end users, and owners
Represent the company at kickoff, mid-project, and closeout gatherings to strengthen relationships and leave a lasting impression
Actively participate in industry-related organizations and extracurricular professional activities
Proactively identify and pursue new business development opportunities, including lead generation and pursuits
Build confidence in interviewing, presenting, and pitching to prospective clients
Provide mentorship, oversight, and support to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators
Lead onboarding and training for new team members; present ongoing process improvement and best-practice trainings
Deliver performance feedback and contribute to formal reviews for direct reports
Delegate effectively, oversee workload balance, and ensure follow-through on all delegated tasks through completion
Maintain proactive, clear, and professional communication with project partners, preferring verbal outreach followed by written documentation
Demonstrate autonomy in managing project issues by presenting both the problem and potential solutions; escalate to Team Lead only as needed
Foster a positive, accountable team environment—celebrating team successes and taking ownership of challenges
Participate in the prime contract process, including negotiation and alignment with company standards, with oversight from your Team Lead
Lead Trade Partner selection, interviews, awards, and buyouts
Lead creation of Scopes of Work, Exhibit A documents, and the Schedule of Values for all Work Orders
Monitor project financial performance: oversee budgets, manage contingency, allowances, and general requirements, and ensure alignment with profit goals
Ensure timely delivery of accounting questionnaires, pencil draw submissions, and change order/claims approvals
Manage claims, financial reconciliation, and closeout processes, including contingency resolution and Day 2 work planning
Provide accurate and timely pricing to clients for Change Orders, Day 2 work, and Service work
Maintain organized financial tracking and documentation to support transparency and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle
Prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks, ensuring each receives appropriate attention and alignment with Team Lead on critical decisions
Lead initial project setup, including permitting, project folder creation, and schedule development in partnership with the Superintendent
Coordinate and run kickoff meetings to align team members on expectations, procurement strategy, schedule, profit targets, and responsibilities
Maintain comprehensive awareness of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path items
Lead OAC meetings, delegating agenda and minute preparation while ensuring accuracy, alignment, and thorough documentation
Maintain detailed and organized documentation during project pursuits and execution to ensure full team alignment
Set and monitor hard deadlines with trade partners for claims, change orders, and pencil values
Provide strategic oversight of field teams, trade partners, and vendors, ensuring alignment with project goals
Build and maintain a strong PM–Superintendent partnership, ensuring field teams are set up for success and project commitments are delivered as promised
Facilitate punch list completion, quality control, and project closeout
Lead final project debriefs and lessons-learned sessions; share insights with the broader company
Take full ownership of project delivery, including drawing and construction document review, RFIs, and submittal management
Maintain proficiency in project management and scheduling software; continuously seek ways to improve efficiency and support training of junior staff
Ensure consistent organization of project communication, documentation, and workflows across all platforms
Demonstrate advanced understanding of construction processes, drawings, documents, RFIs, and submittals
Apply strong attention to detail and quality control across all project documentation and execution
Maintain knowledge of permitting workflows and project setup procedures
Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling concepts and critical path awareness