Project Manager 2: Multifamily Residential Construction
$98k - $120k+ Annual discretionary bonus + Vehicle allowance
Senior
Bachelor's
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager, including estimating experience and a clear understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus.
- A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in construction, engineering, or architecture-related fields, or equivalent training and related experience.
- A comprehensive understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and knowledge of the market and industry.
- A proven record of success on mid-sized and/or multiple small-sized projects.
- A thorough understanding of construction technologies, including scheduling software, financial comprehension, and digital model navigation; the ability to read and understand blueprints is required.
- Proficiency with project management and accounting software; ACC Build experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Administer, execute, and complete singular mid-sized or multiple small-sized projects, and assist a Senior Project Manager on large and/or complex projects.
- Participate in project development and oversee organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation in alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
- Monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication among team members, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client and architect/engineer relationships.
- Support and/or lead preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects; prepare budgets and estimates, solicit bids from qualified subcontractors and suppliers with estimating, write detailed scopes of work, qualify and evaluate bids for scope completeness, suggest value design changes, and help implement revisions.
- Prepare detailed general conditions budgets and assist estimating with incorporating general conditions work into the overall project budget.
- Coordinate preparation and review of permit applications and submit updated permit documents as required.
- Negotiate, award, and write subcontracts with the Market Leader; verify master agreements and ensure executed subcontracts or work authorizations and certificates of insurance are in place before subcontractors begin work on site.
- Complete bid and post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain a detailed master schedule, identifying key preconstruction activities, the critical path, owner move-in, inspections, and punchlist activities.
- Collaborate with the Market Leader on comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project and coordinate with self-perform groups to strengthen the project team.
- Manage shop drawing and submittal schedules and processes, ensuring accuracy and contract compliance and distributing materials for coordination.
- Manage requests for information and change order processes, maintain logs, and review them regularly with the project team.
- Coordinate and conduct pre-job, weekly construction, post-job, and project closeout meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes with support from Project Assistants.
- Collaborate with the Superintendent on subcontractor and vendor coordination, inspections, deficiency resolution, quality control, safety inspections, punchlist review, and obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
- Review closeout documentation for accuracy and submission, and coordinate warranty calls on completed projects.
- Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications; review and approve invoices for goods Leopardo purchases directly for general conditions work.
- Collaborate with the Market Leader to establish, monitor, and achieve project goals and prepare profit projections.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors, and establish repeat client relationships.
- Participate in industry associations, promote Leopardo, and network to exchange information and gain insight into construction trends, competition, and industry and market trends.
- Participate in presentations and interviews for potential projects.
- Assist with recruiting efforts as required.
- Mentor, train, and evaluate less-senior project management staff and other staff members as required.
- Participate in cross-functional teams outside the role's direct span of control within the company's main divisions, such as Total Quality Management.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with multifamily construction projects is a plus.
- Field experience is a plus.
- ACC Build experience is a plus.
About the company
Leopardo is a national construction company that plans, manages, and builds projects across many sectors, from healthcare and senior living to airports, retail, and multi-family housing. Founded in 1977, it brings together hundreds of professionals and offices nationwide to handle a wide range of projects of all sizes and complexities for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, developers, and healthcare providers. Its approach combines a large, diverse team with structured programs and resources to guide projects from initial concept through completion. Leopardo differentiates itself through its market breadth, depth of experience across many sectors, and a strong emphasis on its people and career development, offering benefits, training, mentorship, and community involvement. The company’s goal is to deliver award-winning construction results for a broad set of clients, building lasting relationships while expanding its footprint across the nation.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Leopardo broke ground on The Ave. in May 2025, completing fall 2026.
- Leopardo started 1539 N. Pulaski in January 2026, adding 61 senior units.
- Leopardo opened a Washington, D.C. office lease and added Eric Dey in Ohio February 2026.
What critics are saying
- Ohio expansion depends on winning enough work after Belle Oaks and Ten60 Bolivar finish.
- Public-sector and affordable-housing deals, like The Ave. and 1539 N. Pulaski, face funding delays.
- A major safety or liability claim would hit a contractor brand built on trust.
What makes Leopardo unique
- Leopardo wins complex adaptive-reuse work, from 45 Erieview to Ten60 Bolivar in Cleveland.
- It pairs healthcare, affordable housing, and municipal delivery across Chicago, Ohio, and D.C.
- Its construction technology push under Doug Snider and 17% female workforce strengthens execution.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
- Pet Insurance