Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR), affiliate entity of Plante & Moran, PLLC (PM) provides fully integrated Program Management/Owners Representation and Real Estate Services exclusively to corporations and institutional organizations.

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and vibrant builder professional with outstanding interpersonal skills to take on the role of Construction Project Manager with our senior living clients. This exciting position involves overseeing either large-scale projects or multiple programs of varying scope and scale.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to engage with a wide range of clients and vendors, demonstrating exceptional communication and technical prowess. They will be adept at educating clients on risk factors, including preconstruction and management of vendors and budgets.

If you are someone who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at managing complex projects, we would love to hear from you!

• 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, constructor, etc.), managing the program to ensure adherence to budget and schedule, and aligning 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, RFI's, 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 Degree, Architecture Degree, or Construction Management Degree from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of building, design, and construction experience in the following areas: project management, construction administration or construction field management
• Construction field experience on large-scale residential, commercial, or institutional work and knowledge of construction best practices are required.
• Understanding of the design process that drives scope and budget development is required.
• Construction cost estimating experience is desirable
• Experience with vertical construction is desirable.
• Experience with design or construction of senior living or multi-family housing is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Scheduling Software.
• Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Chicago area or be willing to relocate to these areas for this opportunity. Expect site visits and in-person client meetings 1-2 days per week and occasional overnight travel (up to 25%).

On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

So, what are you…