Project Executive - Chicago Commercial Construction Interiors

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

My client is one of Chicago's most reputable general contractors that has been around for over 100 years that primarily works on Chicago-based projects. They are offering a high paying base salary, bonus structure, and profit sharing opportunities to bring on an experienced Project Executive to the team. Client Details Our client is a fast growing and reputable general contractor located in the heart of Chicago. Project portfolio includes mainly interior projects within commercial, office, multifamily, education, retail, and healthcare spaces. They have a really culture-oriented and collaborative team and want to bring on a Project Executive to over see a team that focuses on tenant interiors projects. They are offering one of the best compensation packages across the industry. See below: High Paying Base Salary Bonus (up to 25%) $50/mo. stipend Potential Profit Sharing Opportunities Flexible Work Environment Family-Oriented team 20 Days PTO Help Grow the Company Phone/Laptop Full Healthcare Coverage Description Overall project administration, project management team, leadership, and technical direction of tenant interior projects Manage bid requests, review bids, develop subcontracts Direct lead for estimating and take offs Handle all project buyout within designated time frame Review project submittals for conformance to contract documents from subcontractors Direction of all RFI's requested Direction of all Submittal's requested Develop and maintain site logistics plan Manage special Inspection Schedules Work directly with Architects, Engineers and Municipalities to ensure plans are designed per owner specifications and value engineered Manage schedules, including preparation of detailed short-term schedules and ensuring all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates Review Daily Reports and Safety Inspections from on-site Superintendents Organize, attend, participate, and lead project meetings, including subcontractor meetings involving pre-construction, scope of work, scheduling, safety, etc Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.) Managing and multitasking multiple projects at a time Ability to read and understand blue prints, CAD files as well as Municipality code and requirements Profile 10 of experience leading tenant interiors or commercial projects in Chicago or surrounding suburbs Have experience overseeing a project management team 4 year degree; construction management, engineering, architecture or similar (Required) Have a strong network in the industry and manage client relationships Ability to attend networking events, meet with clients, and have a strong network of subcontractors in Chicago Proficient with Procore, Microsoft Projects, Bluebeam (preferred) Proficient with scheduling software (Primavera or similar) Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills Job Offer Competitive base salary ($175K-$200K) depending on experience 401k with company match Bonus - up to 25% of base salary Health insurance plan including vision and dental 20 days PTO $50/mo. stipend No Travel Flexible working environment, mix between office, field, and working from home Car allowance potential Laptop Team outings and events Collaborative work environment Career growth and stability MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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