Construction Project Management Team Lead
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Northern Trust Corp
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management, Contracts Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Hybrid locations:
Chicago, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R155734
** About Northern Trust
** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure:
Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
** Role/Department:
** Interior Construction–Team Leader/Corporate Real Estate Interior Construction–Team Leader is an established people leader with a track record of coaching talent, managing performance, administration and aligning team outcomes to strategic priorities. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects from inception through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality , workplace standards, change management approach while effectively managing stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
** The key responsibilities of the role include:
** Project Planning & Execution
• Develop comprehensive project plans and supporting presentations, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
• Oversee all phases of construction projects from design through closeout
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and operational requirements
• Lead coordination with APM Team , Shared Services and other relevant WPS functions Budget & Cost Management
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
• Review and approve contracts, invoices, and change orders
• Recommend , cost and evaluate pipeline projects for capital plan cycles.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Serve as a primary point of contact and / or escalation for internal stakeholders for both moves ands and changes as well as builds executed independently and by the team
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Facilitate regular governance meetings, ongoing reporting and provide status updates to leadership Schedule & Risk Management
• Strive to accelerate processes. Define project deadlines for APM team and track alignment to target.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track progress against milestones
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Address issues and escalate as needed to maintain project momentum Procurement & Contracting
• Manage bidding processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations
** Skills/
Qualifications:
** Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field
• 5–10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects
• Experience with corporate office, workplace, or large-scale real estate projects preferred Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and project delivery methods
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or similar)
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost tracking Leadership & Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Success Measures
• High stakeholder satisfaction and effective communication
• Projects delivered on time and within budget
• Compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory…
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