Vice President, Construction
About The Position
Lead project management services for national and global client portfolios while managing a geographically dispersed team of project management professionals. Drive exceptional client service, achieve financial targets, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients in real estate project delivery. The role oversees client and account management, team leadership, project delivery, and financial management, and includes business development responsibilities such as developing pursuit strategies, pitching to clients, and securing new business. The position is on-site in Chicago, Illinois, with expected travel of 20% to 40%. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- 10+ years of experience as a real estate project management leader.
- Strong knowledge of architectural drawings and construction methods.
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level stakeholders.
- Proficiency in managing construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and change orders.
- Experience supervising, training, and evaluating talent at various levels.
- Working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and capital plan management.
- Expected travel of 20% to 40%.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as an MBA or Project Management degree.
- Professional certifications such as LEED, AIA, PE, PMP, or Six Sigma.
- Experience managing contracts in a Principal capacity.
- Knowledge of industry-leading project management software.
- Experience working in global organizations with multicultural teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-service project management across national client portfolios and develop delivery strategies aligned with client business objectives.
- Build and manage key client relationships, resolve conflicts, interface with executives, and meet or exceed KPIs while maintaining high delivery and communication standards.
- Attract, develop, retain, coach, and appropriately staff a diverse, geographically dispersed team of project management professionals; partner with management and HR on talent needs.
- Oversee project implementation and execution across the project lifecycle, including vendor, consultant, and team performance and compliance.
- Provide on-site supervision, deliver thought leadership to improve consistency, speed, and cost effectiveness, and use cross-discipline teams to meet client needs.
- Manage account profit and loss to achieve or exceed financial targets; oversee annual capital plan financials, projections, and variance reporting; steward client capital investments and address liability and risk concerns.
- Mentor and guide project managers, collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives with client goals, and implement project management strategies to improve efficiency.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources; engage cross-functional teams to optimize outcomes; and foster an inclusive culture supporting diversity and wellbeing.
- Identify business opportunities, develop pursuit strategies, pitch to clients, and secure new business within the PDS team.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
- Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
