Construction Manager | Commercial Shopping Centers | Owners Rep
Location: Chicago, IL
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A national retail 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.
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
What You Bring
- 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience ideally with a GC background
- Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Backgrounds in commercial, industrial, warehouse, healthcare, hospitality, mixed-use, or retail construction are all welcome (Retail is a plus)
Travel and Environment
- Approximately 25% travel
- Typically 1–2 day trips once xhqgsiq 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
- Clear path for advancement into a Director-level role
If this aligns with your background, please apply below or send your resume to
Construction Manager in chicago at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.