Lead commercial interiors projects end-to-end: manage subcontractor buyout, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, change orders and closeout; produce conceptual budgets; coordinate clients, architects, superintendents and building stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
Company Description
REED Construction, a rapidly growing full-service construction firm with extensive expertise in general contracting and design-build, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team.
- Manage project life cycle including subcontractor negotiations and buyout, project scheduling, material procurement, RFI’s, pencil draws, change order management and project close out
- Conduct meetings with clients, architects and other partners to provide project updates; engage in team collaboration and communication with the Superintendent to proactively resolve any on-site issues keeping the project on track
- Generate detailed and accurate conceptual budgets from space plans, and/or renderings and/or scope notes
- Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, subcontractors, building owners and managers, building engineers, architects and more
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred but not required
- Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience, preferably interiors
- Goal-oriented – ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and still achieve the desired end results
- Calm and professional demeanor, even in high-pressure situations
- Strong understanding of project cost analysis
- Experience with project management software is a plus (Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Salesforce, Microsoft Project)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
What REED offers:
- Above market compensation (base plus generous bonuses)
- Excellent work-life balance (off at 3pm every Friday)
- Plenty of room for quick career advancement
- Mentor/mentee program to help train and foster talent
- Fully stocked bar including a keg
- Outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, and discounted gym membership
- Company communal car for visiting job sites
- Conveniently located in the heart of the West Loop, one block from Union Station
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