Project Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Chicago
  • Profession

    Property And Facilities Management
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    $160k+ bonus

Project Manager - Chicago

Your new company
Hays is partnered with a well-known Commercial Real Estate Owner/Developer who are looking to add a Project Manager to their team.


Your new role


  • Partner with ownership to define project programming, design direction, budgets, and schedules for redevelopment, capital improvements, and potential acquisitions.
  • Collaborate with Leasing to support tenant improvement budgeting, work letter development, scope alignment, and schedule planning during lease negotiations.
  • Lead the RFP process for design and construction partners; develop scopes, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and execute contracts.
  • Oversee landlord‑performed and tenant‑performed improvements, including pre-construction meetings, plan reviews, schedule monitoring, and coordination with contractors and property management.
  • Ensure all work meets technical standards, quality control requirements, and ownership expectations.
  • Prepare and assemble monthly project payment packages for inclusion in ownership draw requests.


What you'll need to succeed
  • You will need a minimum of 5 years in new construction dealing with renovations/rehab.
  • Experience with CRE
  • Excellent communication & organizational skills
  • Experience managing multiple projects at once
  • Ability to review and understand construction documents
  • Proficient in Yardi, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, ETC.)
  • A bachelor's degree in construction management, construction/building science, engineering or architecture and design is strongly preferred.
  • Able to travel to oversee all construction-related projects


What you'll get in return
We offer a very competitive salary, plus a bonus, along with health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO.


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Project Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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