Project Manager, Real Estate Project Manager, Real Estate Finance & Analysis

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Cullinan Properties
- Oak Brook
- Oak Brook, IL Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Cullinan Properties (“Cullinan”) is a leading developer of real estate specializing in commercial and mixed-use developments and acquisitions. With multiple offices across IL, MO and FL, Cullinan is a multi-disciplined real estate firm that develops, manages, and owns mixed-use, retail, multifamily, office, governmental, and healthcare properties throughout the United States. We recognize that our team drives our greatest achievements, and we are passionate about maintaining a fulfilling, rewarding, and energetic work environment to facilitate our employees’ continued success.

We are searching for entrepreneurial professionals who become personally involved in every phase of each project.

Cullinan is currently seeking a full-time Project Manager in our Oak Brook office with responsibility for day-to-day project management and tenant coordination duties for assigned projects, from inception to completion, including oversight of design, estimating, scheduling, permitting, construction and turnover to Tenant/operations. The position offers a fast-paced work environment in a dynamic organization with specific responsibilities varying day-to-day across projects.

• Coordinate landlord improvement work, redevelopment or build-to-suit efforts for assigned projects including but not limited to the following activities to provide complete oversight of the project from the beginning to completion and transition to operations:
  • Facilitate due diligence as necessary to understand the deal requirements and scope.
  • Prepare budget estimates.
  • Prepare schedules for pre-development and development activities.
  • Kick-off and facilitate A/E design and construction documents and coordinate design to be within established budgets.
  • Manage consultant including review of proposals, coordination of scopes, and oversight of deliverables.
  • Develop and coordinate the RFP proposal, scope evaluation, bid qualification and provide recommendation to proceed with the selected bidder.
  • Prepare contracts, negotiate and facilitate contract execution.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and conformance to drawings, scope and schedule.
  • Track, monitor and maintain project budgets and proformas, monitor project costs, change orders, and approvals.
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts in collaboration with project accounting.
  • Track required leasing milestone dates and ensure timely notices and delivery to Tenants.
  • Review and track Tenant allowance (TA) distribution requests and forward to accounting for payment.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects progress in alignment with established scope, budget, schedule, and business objectives.
• Provide support across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and coordinating with internal teams as the project demands evolve.
• Support project management efforts across multiple asset types, including retail, multifamily, mixed‑use, and VA‑related projects, as assigned.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to ownership and management, including information related to schedule, budget, risks, and recommended actions.
• Interface with municipalities and third‑party agencies for assigned projects, including permitting and approvals.
• Support Operations and Property Management with warranty items, capital improvements, and transition‑to‑operations needs.
• Maintain positive working relationships with consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, municipal agencies, and internal teams.
• Participate in industry education programs and…