Project Manager-Commercial Interiors

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Real Estate • Industrial
The Role
Manage commercial interiors project lifecycle: subcontractor buyout, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, draws, change orders, and closeout. Coordinate clients, architects, superintendents; produce conceptual budgets and serve as primary project contact.
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Company Description

REED Construction, a rapidly growing full-service construction firm with extensive expertise in general contracting and design-build, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team.

Job Description

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred but not required)
  • Minimum 2 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

Additional Information

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

Skills Required

  • Minimum 2 years of commercial construction experience
  • Experience in commercial interiors
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong understanding of project cost analysis
  • Goal-oriented with ability to react quickly to changing circumstances
  • Calm and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience with project management / construction software (Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Salesforce, Microsoft Project)
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The Company
159 Employees
Year Founded: 1893

What We Do

Reed Construction is a fifth-generation, family-owned general contractor based in Chicago, Illinois, with over 128 years of experience. The firm provides full-service construction solutions, specializing in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, and corporate workplace environments. Committed to reliability and proactive communication, they deliver high-quality projects on-time and within budget, utilizing a professional team dedicated to accountability and integrity.

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