Senior Project Manager-Commercial Interiors

Reed Construction

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

REED Construction, a rapidly growing full-service construction firm with extensive expertise in general contracting and design-build, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team.

  • Manage project life cycle including subcontractor negotiations and buyout, project scheduling, material procurement, RFI’s, pencil draws, change order management and project close out   
  • Conduct meetings with clients, architects and other partners to provide project updates; engage in team collaboration and communication with the Superintendent to proactively resolve any on-site issues keeping the project on track  
  • Generate detailed and accurate conceptual budgets from space plans, and/or renderings and/or scope notes  
  • Serve as the point of contact for project management staff, subcontractors, building owners and managers, building engineers, architects and more

  • Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred but not required
  • Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience, preferably interiors
  • Goal-oriented – ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and still achieve the desired end results  
  • Calm and professional demeanor, even in high-pressure situations  
  • Strong understanding of project cost analysis  
  • Experience with project management software is a plus (Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Salesforce, Microsoft Project)   
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

What REED offers:

  • Above market compensation (base plus generous bonuses)
  • Excellent work-life balance (off at 3pm every Friday)
  • Plenty of room for quick career advancement
  • Mentor/mentee program to help train and foster talent
  • Fully stocked bar including a keg
  • Outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, and discounted gym membership
  • Company communal car for visiting job sites
  • Conveniently located in the heart of the West Loop, one block from Union Station

    About this role

    Summary

    Manage construction projects from start to finish, coordinate teams, budgets, and client communication.

    Job title

    Senior Project Manager-Commercial Interiors

    Experience level

    5+ years

    Industry

    construction

    Location requirements

    Chicago, IL, US; on-site work required

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    project management softwareMicrosoft Officebudgetingcommunication

    Preferred skills

    ProcoreOn-Screen TakeoffTimberlinesalesforce

    Specializations

    interiorsconstructionregulatory compliancebudgeting
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Chicago, IL, USA

    On-site City