Construction Project Manager

About the Role

Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR) is seeking a dynamic Construction Project Manager to lead and oversee large‑scale senior living projects and programs for corporate and institutional clients. The role requires engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, managing vendors, budgets, and schedules, and ensuring compliance with PMR policies and industry best practices.

• Provide program leadership by working with existing clients.
• Collaborate directly with clients to oversee multiple vendors and client stakeholders involved in designing and constructing the program, including procuring vendors (A/E, constructors, etc.).
• Manage the program to ensure adherence to budget and schedule, and align with project objectives.
• Advise on program risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Offer guidance on best practices and industry standards for contracting methods, program scheduling, and budget decisions.
• Provide advice on issue resolution in line with project objectives.
• Interact, coordinate, and communicate effectively with all levels of client management and support staff.
• Attend and participate in meetings with the client, architect, contractors, and other professional service providers.
• Review vendor invoices, billings, and pay applications to ensure compliance with the program budget and lender procedures.
• Evaluate design and construction issues, RFIs, and submittals throughout construction of the program.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients as requested, including regular project updates.
• Work within an internal team to ensure the implementation and compliance of P&M and PMR policies and procedures on projects.

• Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management degree from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of building, design, and construction experience, including project management, construction administration, or field management.
• Experience on large‑scale residential, commercial, or institutional projects.
• Understanding of the design process that drives scope and budget development.
• Desirable:
  Construction cost estimating experience, experience with vertical construction, and experience with senior living or multi‑family housing design/construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Qualified candidates must reside in or near the Chicago area or be willing to relocate.

• Site visits and in‑person client meetings 1–2 days per week.
• Occasional overnight travel up to 25% of time.

Competitive salary range: $130,000 – $160,000, depending on location (CO, IL, OH, MA).

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace. Qualified individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, unless they are bilingual in Japanese/English or Chinese/English.