1162 Senior Project Manager of Capital Improvement and Facilities
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 175000
Posted on:
13 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Our client is a privately held real estate investment and operating firm with a national footprint and a focus on value creation through renovation repositioning and asset optimization. Their portfolio spans multifamily and mixed-use properties across several U.S. regions. The company operates with an integrated approachcombining asset management construction and financial disciplinesto drive operational excellence and sustained performance. Collaboration innovation and accountability define their culture.
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager of Capital Improvement and Facilities will oversee capital improvement initiatives across a geographically diverse real estate portfolio. This role focuses on ensuring that renovation and repair projects are executed efficiently cost-effectively and in alignment with asset business plans.
Acting as the central liaison between ownership and property operators this individual will monitor project execution resolve issues and uphold quality and financial discipline. The position requires a hands-on organized leader who can balance big-picture oversight with attention to technical details and vendor performance.
This position reports to senior leadership within the capital programs division and involves frequent national travel.
Qualifications & Experience
Extensive background in Capex or construction management ideally within the multifamily or commercial real estate sectors.
Track record of managing complex capital projects from budgeting and planning through closeout and performance evaluation.
Ability to lead third-party partners and on-site teams ensuring adherence to timelines budgets and quality standards.
Proficiency with construction and project management software tools and strong familiarity with modern reporting systems.
Deep understanding of facilities operations including maintenance protocols unit turnover processes and preventive programs.
Exceptional financial literacycapable of developing budgets analyzing cost reports and interpreting performance metrics.
Strong communication negotiation and leadership skills with a collaborative yet firm approach to accountability.
Bachelors degree required (Construction Management Engineering Real Estate or related field); advanced education preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 5060% to project sites across the U.S.
Preferred location: Central U.S. markets such as Dallas Chicago Houston or Atlanta.
Key Competencies
Leadership & Accountability: Drives performance standards among operators and contractors through consistent follow-up and clear expectations.
Project Mastery: Skilled in balancing schedule cost and quality while managing multiple active sites.
Strategic Thinking: Anticipates challenges and implements corrective actions before issues escalate.
Financial Insight: Applies strong analytical skills to forecast costs and monitor capital efficiency.
Communication: Excels in building trust across ownership vendors and field teams through transparency and responsiveness.
Organization & Precision: Maintains detailed documentation accurate reporting and disciplined workflow.
Adaptability: Operates effectively in a fast-paced evolving environment with competing priorities.
Compensation (depends on level of experience): 00 plus discretionary bonus and benefits
Gillian Executive Search Inc. is retained to fill this position. Please contact Kipp Gillian CEO and Executive Search Agent at x1 or to learn more.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Data Center Experience
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- CMMS
- OSHA
- Performance Management
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Budgeting
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Contracts
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