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
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience
- Experience with commercial interiors (preferred)
- Strong understanding of project cost analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with project management software (Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Salesforce, Microsoft Project)
- Goal-oriented with ability to react quickly to changing circumstances
- Calm and professional demeanor under pressure
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.
