Project Manager

This role involves managing retail and restaurant projects, overseeing the overall client relationship from initial assessment of client needs, through design concept presentations, to the final delivery of the project, ensuring a positive client experience. You will collaborate with design and technical teams to shape and understand the project scope, present and work with clients on approved projects, and establish and ensure adherence to set budgets. Additionally, you will immediately inform senior project management or directors and clients of any potential budget variances and make appropriate modifications. You will manage collections for assigned projects and inform the finance manager if there are issues with timely collections. Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with existing and potential clients is also a key part of this role. You will be responsible for assigning tasks, overseeing work, and providing feedback to staff assigned to projects while managing and developing a team of 3 to 5 individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail and restaurant projects.
• Oversee client relationships from initial assessment through project delivery.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to define project scope.
• Present and work with clients on approved projects.
• Ensure adherence to project budgets and inform relevant parties of variances.
• Manage collections and liaise with the finance manager if issues arise.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Assign tasks, oversee work, and provide feedback to project staff.
• Manage and develop a team of 3 to 5 individuals.

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience in commercial projects, preferably retail/restaurant.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Building Connected, Procore, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants, and contractors.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage and lead internal and external team members.

• Experience in retail construction and commercial construction management.
• Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Project.

The position requires working onsite five days a week in a newly renovated office located in North Chicago, near O'Hare. The office accommodates about 10 to 15 employees and offers a tight-knit culture, with opportunities to take on new roles and expand business. This is an opportunity to work with one of the top general contractors in the Chicagoland area.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.