Project Manager

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capstone recruitmentChicago (IL)

Project Management Specialists Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

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About the role

Job Reference: 11213 Project Manager

Chicago, IL$100,000-$130,000 base + bonus An established and highly regarded project management and cost consultancy is looking to hire a Project Manager into its Chicago office. This is a high-priority hire for a team that is seeing exceptional momentum and has become one of the firm's standout offices in the US thanks to its growth, performance, and quality of project exposure. The business acts on behalf of major developers, owners, and globally recognized end users across complex commercial real estate assignments. The Chicago team is lean, high-performing, and offers the kind of responsibility and access that is often hard to find at this level. This hire will support a portfolio of commercial office and tenant improvement (TI) projects across the city.

The Role: Project Manager This role will support the day-to-day delivery of commercial office and TI projects, working closely with a Senior Project Manager and engaging with design teams, construction teams, ownership stakeholders, and client representatives.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting project closeout activity and general project coordination
Managing punch list items and driving follow-up across stakeholders
Tracking design changes and construction actions to ensure timely resolution
Coordinating day-to-day tasks, action logs, and delivery priorities
Assisting with base building and tenant fit-out follow-up items
Attending meetings and helping move outstanding items through to completion
Supporting client-facing communication and site-based coordination
Working closely with senior professionals on high-profile commercial office and TI projects

Minimum Qualifications:

4+ years of relevant experience in construction, project management, architecture, or a related field
Experience supporting design and construction coordination
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple follow-ups and keep project actions moving
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable in a client-facing setting

Preferred Background:

Experience with a general contractor or owner's representative
Commercial office project experience
Tenant improvement and interiors experience preferred
Core and shell or base building exposure also of interest
Architects looking to transition into the owner's rep / consultancy side may also be considered

Why Join:

Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial office and TI projects for leading clients
Direct exposure to major developers, building owners, and senior end-user stakeholders
Strong mentorship from experienced leadership
A lean team environment where your contribution will be visible
Excellent platform to build a long-term career in owner's representation and project management consultancy
Competitive salary plus bonus, with genuine progression opportunity in a growing office

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