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Project Manager

Posted 28 Days Ago
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
100K-130K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
100K-130K Annually
Senior level
Lead North American delivery projects from kickoff through go-live, manage system setup and stability, serve as primary stakeholder contact, identify and resolve risks, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
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About Buildots

Buildots is transforming a $13 trillion global industry with the world’s most advanced construction intelligence platform

Our mission is to turn the construction industry into a predictable, efficient machine. We’re providing true visibility to construction leaders and unlocking data-driven decision-making for the first time in history. That’s why we’re trusted by Fortune 500 contractors and leading global owners, including Turner Construction, JE Dunn, Intel, STO Building Group and Mortenson.

We hire curious people with bold ambitions. If you’re driven to solve ‘impossible’ challenges and want to see the tangible impact of your work shaping critical global projects and the skylines of the world’s largest cities, you belong at Buildots.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Delivery Project Manager to join our growing Delivery team in a pivotal year of scale. In this role, you will own project setup, execution, and ongoing system maintenance—ensuring our internal teams stay aligned and our system is fully enabled to deliver a seamless client experience and long-term value. You will lead cross-functional efforts, juggle multiple priorities, and drive project success through strong organization, clear communication, and effective problem-solving.

What You’ll Do

  • Project Setup & Implementation: Lead North American projects from kickoff through full go-live. Manage delivery timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time implementations.
  • Operational Ownership: Oversee our system setup, client requests, and overall system stability, ensuring reliable long-term performance.
  • Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for our internal teams- Operations, Customer Success, Product & Sales. Build strong relationships, maintain transparency, and ensure alignment with client needs.
  • Issue & Risk Management: Proactively identify risks, recurring issues, and client concerns. Escalate as needed and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve bottlenecks and drive client satisfaction.
  • Performance Tracking & Reporting: track and report on KPIs to measure delivery success and project health.
  • Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-project reviews, analyze results, identify trends, and optimize delivery workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and overall client experience.

What We’re Looking For

  • Location & Time Zone: Based in the U.S. or Canada Eastern or Central Time Zone to align with global delivery schedules. This role is hybrid; you would be expected to work from our Chicago/Austin, Texas/Toronto office 2–3 days per week.
  • 5+ years of project management experience leading complex, technical projects in fast-paced, global technology environments, including distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. 
  • PMP certification (or equivalent project management training) is a strong advantage.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Jira preferred)
  • Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and designing automated workflows to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills - a people-oriented leader with charisma and the ability to inspire collaboration and trust.
  • Strong ability to navigate complex systems, drill down into details, and apply structured problem-solving.
  • Proven success in cross-functional collaboration, aligning diverse teams toward shared goals.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to extract, interpret, and apply data to inform decisions.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently while staying focused in a distributed work setting.
  • A self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude and passion for delivering results and driving continuous improvement.

Why join us?

Buildots is building the AI layer construction will run on, and we're moving at a pace that's redefining what growth looks like in this industry. We're partnering with some of the largest builders and investors on the planet to bring intelligence to a market worth trillions of dollars – and hiring smart, ambitious people to help us do it.

Own it from day one. We give our people responsibility and autonomy. You get the chance to take the initiative and get the job done.

Grow as fast as we do. The company's trajectory sets the ceiling, and right now there isn't one.

Join an elite team. We combine world-leading AI, computer vision and construction expertise. This unique blend helps us innovate faster and better than others.

Share in what you build. Every employee gets the chance to hold equity. You're invested in the outcome, not just working toward it.

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$130,000. In addition, we also offer an equity package in the form of stock-option grants.

*To support our hiring process, we may leverage AI-powered tools for tasks such as application screening, resume analysis, and response evaluation. All decisions remain under the oversight of our recruitment team.

Buildots Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

220 N Green St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607 1702

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