Related Midwest is seeking an experienced Construction Project Executive to lead all aspects of large-scale, complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in project execution, cost management, contract administration, safety, compliance, and team leadership. This position will be based in Chicago, IL and assigned to major mixed-use and multifamily developments.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage and monitor all phases of the project to ensure compliance with contract documents and company standards.Coordinate with Architect, Engineers, Design Consultants and Subcontractors to ensure that each group is performing and meeting their responsibilities.Provide overall leadership for assigned construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.Direct and oversee all project management functions and coordinate with Site Operations, Safety, and Compliance functions as needed to align project goals, schedules, and budgets.Review project schedules and sequencing, identifying risks or delays and implementing mitigation strategies.Maintain regular project cost management reports; including budgets, forecasts and contingency management.Assemble and review pay applications, change orders and stored-material requests.Oversee procurement requirements from preconstruction through project closeout.Ensure effective management of submittals, RFIs, and document control systems.Review compliance with public agency requirements, including CHA, DOH, City of Chicago, certified payroll, insurance, and reporting obligations.Prepare executive reports, financial summaries, and compliance documentation.Oversee project closeout activities, including inspections, warranties, certifications, and final turnover.Lead and mentor project staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.Special projects as required.Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
Anticipated base salary range: $180,000 - $220,000
Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.
Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years construction administration experience with a focus on mid/high multi family residential new and rehabilitation construction projects.Self-motivated leader and results oriented decision maker.Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in writing and verbally.Knowledge of architectural, structural, civil and MEP systemsOnsite construction/field experience.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Degree in one of the following disciplines is preferred: Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering + Management, Architecture, other related fields or experience.Previous experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Building Connected, Plan Grid, Textura, eBuilder, Microsoft Suite or similar platforms strongly preferred.
Benefits:
Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance ProgramFinancial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programsSocial Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matchingCareer Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities
Overview
Company Overview
Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $70 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.
Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. Learn more about Related at www.related.com.
Divisional Overview
Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is the preeminent developer of mixed-use properties, affordable housing communities, and luxury condominium and rental homes across Chicago. The company commands a portfolio of residential, mixed-use and master-planned properties, including pioneering projects like The 78 where the company is heading a transformational development on 62 acres in the heart of downtown Chicago to create the city’s next great neighborhood. Related Midwest is also the largest developer of affordable housing in the Midwest, with more than 10,000 units, and has never converted an affordable unit to market rate.
The firm’s other market-defining projects include ultra-luxury residential tower One Bennett Park, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects; The Row Fulton Market, the first high-rise in Chicago built by an African American general contractor (BOWA Construction); luxury rental towers 500 N. Lake Shore Drive and OneEleven; Lathrop, an ongoing restoration and redevelopment of the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes into a mixed-income community; 400 Lake Shore Drive, two residential towers situated where the river meets the lake in Chicago, and Roosevelt Square, an innovative 120-acre multi-phase development on Chicago’s west side.
For more than 30 years, Related Midwest has been an industry leader in community commitment and routinely sets the bar for measurable equity, diversity and inclusion standards on all of its projects. The company is deeply committed to improving neighborhoods, creating sustainable opportunities for small businesses and community residents, and building inspirational places and homes for all. Related Midwest’s business model is built on partnership with minority- and women-owned firms as well as mentorship of small minority- and women-owned businesses as they launch and grow. The firm is a founding partner in HIRE360, a first-of-its-kind community partnership designed to expand professional development and employment opportunities in the trades.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.
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