LOCATION: Metro Chicago, IL or East Peoria, IL

SUMMARY:  A leading real estate developer is seeking their next Construction Project Manager (or Senior Project Manager, based on experience) for a commercial mixed-use, retail, multi-family development in suburban Chicago, IL, RockRun Collection. This is a fantastic company with an entrepreneurial spirit that proves amazing benefits, top compensation, and growth opportunities.  If you’re a Project Manager with multi-family, retail and mixed-use construction management experience that is driven, independently led, task oriented and enthusiastic about developing real estate, let’s talk!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide design and construction coordination for new garden style multi-family development.
• Coordinate base building and site improvement work, 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:
  • • • Prepare internal budget estimates as well as developing scopes of work for budgets with external parties
      • Facilitate required due diligence necessary including environmental, survey or platting efforts, etc
      • Coordinate third party RFP proposals, scope evaluation, vetting and recommendation
      • Prepare contracts, negotiate and facilitate execution
      • Kick-off and facilitate design documents and coordinate to be in keeping with budget expectations
      • Prepare schedules for pre-development and development activities to include key milestones including any required leasing milestones and notifications
      • Monitor construction with regular onsite visits to ensure conformance to drawings
      • Track, monitor and maintain project budgets including cash flow forecasts in collaboration with investment and project accounting team
• Provide oversight and coordination for tenant build-outs including drawing review (layout, mechanical/electrical/plumbing/signage) and schedule review and construction oversight.
• Lead efforts to develop and refine site layouts, planning concepts to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
• In coordination with leasing, provide timely review and feedback to letter of intents (LOI), lease and facilitate necessary exhibits.
• Obtain senior leadership and/or ownership approvals as necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to ownership and management to advise on status of assigned projects.
• Be a resource to Operations/Property Management for any 1-year warranty tasks, capital improvements and/or maintenance issues as needed.
• Maintain positive relations with contractors, architects/engineers and building departments.
• Maintain membership with professional organizations and provide representation and participation.
• Be cognizant of the Department and Company’s goals and assist in completing those goals by the target date.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture and/or engineering.  Business concentrations, design and real estate interests preferred but not required.
• 3+ years’ proven experience (or in combination with a master’s degree) in a project management role coordinating commercial mixed-use developments with a focus on multi-family, retail and infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills as well as good judgement, honesty, and integrity.
• A disciplined, energetic individual with a reputation as a team player and collaborator who knows how to get things done on time and within budget.
• A focused individual who is skilled at schedule development and adherence, contract negotiations, managing consultants and the approvals process, as well as developing written scopes of work and internal budgeting.
• An ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to take initiative and seek responsibility.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Travel is expected.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Organized & Ability to Multi-Task
• Dependable
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Problem-Solving Skills

Why Cullinan Properties?

Cullinan Properties is a multi-disciplined, leading developer of real estate specializing in commercial and mixed-use developments and acquisitions. Cullinan Properties develops, manages, and owns mixed-use, retail, multi-family, office, governmental and medical properties throughout the United States.

We recognize that our team drives our greatest achievements. We are passionate about maintaining a fulfilling, rewarding and energetic work environment while setting the stage for your continued success. We search for entrepreneurial professionals who become personally involved in every phase of each project.

• Meaningful Work – work closely with clients and communities to develop properties – creating jobs, fueling local economies and contributing to quality of life.
• Changing the Game – evolving, fast paced environment with career advancement opportunities.
• Community Builders – social opportunities with local charity organizations, including volunteer benefits.
• Excellent Benefit Package – generous PTO, 401(k) company match, bonus opportunities, continuing education reimbursement, competitive employee health insurance package including a wellness program & more.

To learn more about Cullinan, visit www.cullinanproperties.com