Leopardo Construction

Senior Project Manager: Tenant Interiors Construction

333 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606-1202

On-site · Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026

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Leopardo is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the busy tenant interiors team in our downtown office. This is a great opportunity for a customer centered project management professional to join a growing group working on top-notch projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will take charge of overall administration, execution, and completion of complex and/or large-sized projects. This can include project development and overseeing the organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. As an SPM you will also monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between teams, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client & A/E relationships. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support preconstruction efforts:
- Assist in preparation of budgets and estimates
- Provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions
- Solicit, qualify, review, and evaluate bids from qualified subcontractors to ensure required scopes are included
Prepare and incorporate general conditions work into overall budget
Coordinate permit applications for review/approval and submittal
Coordinate with leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections
Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts in collaboration with leader
Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management
Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including:
- Key preconstruction activities impacting project teams
- Identified critical path
- Owner move-in, inspections, and punch list
Prepare comprehensive cost estimates
Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader as required
Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.
Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule as well as requests for information (RFI’s) and change order processes
Coordinate and conduct required meetings
Ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality control procedures and safety inspections
Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws

Additional Responsibilities

Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
Actively promote Leopardo and network within industry
Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required
Advise project teams which may include Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer and/or Interns.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience
10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus
Experience working on tenant interiors construction projects
Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects
Deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and a knowledge of the market/industry
Significant training and experience with cutting edge technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate, efficient results; Viewpoint is a plus

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver’s license. OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus. Benefits

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Vision Program
Short term/long term disability
401k + matching plan
Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
Identify theft protection
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $125-150k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.
Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.

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