Construction Manager

A national retail real estate developer is seeking a Construction Manager to join its Chicago headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong commercial construction management experience looking to transition to the owner/developer side, managing outside contractors across a national portfolio of redevelopment, tenant improvement, and capital improvement projects. What You'll Do Manage shopping center redevelopments, tenant improvements, capital projects, and future ground up developments Oversee multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and vendor payments Coordinate with Development, Leasing, Property Management, and Tenant Coordination teams Lead construction meetings and provide project reporting to executive leadership Oversee the performance of contractors, consultants, and project teams Provide technical guidance throughout design and construction while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule objectives are achieved What You Bring 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience Strong understanding of how contractors operate, including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and project execution Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout Backgrounds in commercial, industrial, warehouse, healthcare, hospitality, mixed‑use, or retail construction are all welcome Travel and Environment Approximately 25% travel Typically 1–2 day trips once per week supporting projects across a national portfolio Full time in-office presence in Chicago office when not traveling Why Join Opportunity to transition to the owner/developer side Report directly to the SVP of Construction with strong executive visibility Manage a diverse portfolio of redevelopment and capital projects #J-18808-Ljbffr