Construction Project Manager

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Skokie Home Office LSMSK - Skokie, IL 60077Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Business DevelopmentSCOPE:

The Construction Project Manager - Dev. Projects reporting to the VP of Assets is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all phases of assigned development projects—from request for proposal to construction and through project closeout. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, in compliance with plans and specifications, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem-solver, and leader who can manage multiple stakeholders, anticipate challenges, and keep projects moving efficiently.

Typical projects include manufactured housing developments and major capital projects within communities. Multiple projects run concurrently and across multiple locations/states.   This is a safety sensitive role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construction Oversight & Management

Oversee daily construction activities to ensure adherence to plans, schedules, safety protocols, and quality expectations.
Manage subcontractors, vendors, and on-site personnel; conduct regular site meetings and progress reviews.
Resolve field issues promptly and effectively, coordinating with design and engineering teams as necessary.
Monitor project milestones, critical paths, and potential delays, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Budget & Cost Control

Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
Review and approve invoices, change orders, and subcontractor pay applications.
Track costs and variances, ensuring proactive management of overruns and savings opportunities.

Communication & Reporting

Serve as the primary point of contact between ownership, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams.
Prepare and present regular progress reports, schedules, and financial updates.
Ensure thorough documentation of project activities, decisions, and changes.

Quality Assurance & Safety

Conduct routine quality inspections to ensure workmanship meets specifications.
Oversee punch lists, testing, inspections, and final project turnover.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred).
5+ years of experience managing construction or development projects; experience with ground-up and/or multifamily/commercial projects is a plus.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.).
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

FLSA CLASS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: VP of Asset Management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

BUSINESS FUNCTION: Development

POSITION CLASS: Capital Improvement

COMPETENCIES:

Treats everyone with respect, compassion and kindness – Builds internal respect and loyalty with customer needs. This includes responding timely to requests, listening to others, and seeking to understand others when there are differences in opinion, finding ways to build on each other’s ideas. Acts with empathy and focus, while able to resolve problems.
Demonstrates integrity, transparency and doing things the right way – Makes lemonade out of lemons. This includes following policies, demonstrating financial responsibility with company assets, complying with state and federal laws, and practicing safety. Conforms to the highest professional standard. Turns challenges into wins.
Collaboration and teamwork – Involve key stakeholders in decision making. This includes developing and maintaining positive work relationships. Enhances the level of mutual cooperation. Actively participates in team-oriented objectives and activities. Focuses on team success, over individual.
Solves problems and is transparent about outcomes ­– Champions new initiatives beyond the scope of the department. Seeks to improve in all aspects of work performance. Creates an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Encourages people to maintain high standards of quality and thoroughness.
Serves our employees and residents to improve lives – This includes maintaining the property that creates curb appeal, a welcoming community environment, supports individual and family activities, creates a sense of neighborhood. At work, continually challenges self to grow and develop to the best you can be at work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud. There is occasional exposure to outside weather conditions