Project Manager, Remediation and Capital Projects

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Chicago team to help our company continue to deliver the best buildings for our residents and investors. Article Student Living is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the daily management, coordination, and successful completion of construction and ongoing capital improvement projects. You will meet time and cost goals for work such as contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration of your projects.

The ideal Project Manager is flexible, excels at pivoting, and has experience communicating project progress, budgets, and timelines to the applicable internal team, on-site personnel, and vendors.

Article Student Living provides the best experience for student residents living in our communities. We do this by putting people first, both our employees and our residents. We believe in investing in our people through superb training and support, generous employee benefits, and perks.

You will report to the SVP of Operations.

You will work on-site at our Fulton Market home office 4-5 days a week and travel up to 50% of the time.

The salary for this role is $95K -$110K annually

Responsibilities

• Manage partner relationships on the project, including your colleagues, on-site personnel and vendors, subcontractors and local partners and clients

• Ensure projects are on budget, working with Operations, Development, and Accounting to manage budgets, construction timelines, and project execution

• Help with due diligence for property acquisitions

• Ensure accurate documentation to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery

• Communicate any concerns relating to compliance or safety to the team

• Use judgment and expertise to identify necessary adjustments to project scope, approach, or deliverables based on changing requirements

• Support design management process throughout the project, understanding cost and schedule impacts of design-related changes

• Translate contract provisions into specific project subcontractor and supplier contracts

• Understand the skillsets and expertise of the teams to maximize the project’s success

• Use expertise of project related interdependencies to maintain and provide accurate and detailed project records

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant experience

• At least 5 years of progressive construction and/or capital project management experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer, or at least 5 years of industry-related experience with demonstrated expertise and leadership in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, field management, financial reporting, and client relationships

• Background in project delivery and project management

• Experience presenting to varying levels of company partners

• Experience in basic computer applications and software programs, Procore, and Profiler, in addition to Excel and MS Project experience

• Can safely navigate conditions at a construction site, including climbing ladders, cluttered areas, working in bad weather, hazardous areas, dark conditions, and maneuvering uneven surfaces to inspect progress

Your Style

• Analytical and Creative - You like producing creative solutions to new challenges and having the opportunity to live in the gray.

• Communicative - You enjoy helping others and sharing best practices.

• Diligent and Productive - You are composed and appreciate completing tasks, achieving deadlines, and collaborating with individuals across all levels.

• Motivated - You invest extra energy to reach your goals because you take pride in your work.

• Team Player - You are united with teammates and willing to step in and help when needed.

Our Benefits: