Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager – Senior Living Projects Oversee large‑scale construction projects or multiple programs for senior living clients. Work closely with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities Provide program leadership by working with existing clients. Collaborate directly with clients to oversee multiple vendors and stakeholders involved in designing and constructing the program, including procuring vendors (A/E, constructor, etc.), managing the program to ensure adherence to budget and schedule, and aligning with project objectives. Advise on program risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Offer guidance on best practices and industry standards for contracting methods, program scheduling, and budget decisions. Provide advice on issue resolution in line with project objectives. Interact, coordinate, and communicate effectively with all levels of client management and support staff. Attend and participate in meetings with the client, architect, contractors, and other professional service providers. Review vendor invoices, billings, and pay applications to ensure compliance with the program budget and lender procedures. Evaluate design and construction issues, RFIs, submittals throughout construction of the program. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients as requested, including regular project updates. Work within an internal team to ensure the implementation and compliance of P&M and PMR policies and procedures on projects. Qualifications Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management degree from an accredited college or university. 8+ years of building, design, and construction experience in project management, construction administration or construction field management. Construction field experience on large‑scale residential, commercial, or institutional work and knowledge of construction best practices. Understanding of the design process that drives scope and budget development. Construction cost estimating experience is desirable. Experience with vertical construction is desirable. Experience with design or construction of senior living or multi‑family housing is desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project scheduling software. Qualified individuals must reside in or near the Chicago area or be willing to relocate. Expect site visits and in‑person client meetings 1–2 days per week and occasional overnight travel (up to 25%). Compensation $130,000 – $160,000 (city of Chicago jurisdiction), with range adjusted for other regions (CO, IL, OH, MA) based on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Legal Statements Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace. Qualified individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified bilingual candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plante Moran Realpoint, LLC