With multiple offices across IL, MO and FL, Cullinan Properties (“Cullinan”) is a leading, multi-disciplined real estate firm that develops, acquires, and manages mixed-use, retail, multifamily, office, governmental, and healthcare properties throughout the United States.  We recognize that our team drives our greatest achievements, and we are passionate about maintaining a fulfilling, rewarding, and energetic work environment to facilitate our employees’ continued success.

Objective of Role

Cullinan is currently seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager (based on experience) in our Burr Ridge office with responsibility for managing an assortment of mixed-use, retail, and multifamily development projects.  The position offers a fast-paced work environment in a dynamic organization with specific responsibilities varying day-to-day across projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate third-party RFP solicitations, including comprehensive work scope preparation and proposal evaluation.
• Prepare, negotiate, and execute contracts with third-party service providers, including consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage both internal and external project budgets and schedules for predevelopment and construction activities with key milestone tracking.
• Facilitate design documents and manage against budget requirements.
• Provide oversight and coordination for base building and site improvement work, landlord improvement work and/or build-to-suit efforts to ensure conformance to drawings and lease requirements, budget oversight, and transition to operations.
• Provide construction oversight and coordination for tenant build-outs, including drawing review (layout, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, signage).
• Track, monitor, and maintain project budgets (including cash flow forecasts) in collaboration with broader team.
• Participate in efforts to develop and refine site layouts, planning project concepts to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
• Provide timely review and feedback to leasing teams on term sheets, LOIs and leases, and facilitate required materials.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to leadership team with project updates, status, and benchmarking against projections.
• Be a resource to Operations and Property Management for any 1-year warranty tasks, capital improvements and/or maintenance issues as needed.
• Maintain membership with professional organizations and provide representation and participation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in a project management role (5+ years for Senior Project Manager) with primary responsibility for mixed-use, retail and/or multifamily projects.
• Bachelor’s degree from a prominent college or university with a strong record of academic achievement. Degrees in construction management, architecture and/or engineering preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, a strong understanding of real estate investment metrics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a high standard of professionalism and responsiveness with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with exceptional organizational skills and a strong proficiency with multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced work environment.
• Solid leadership capabilities with an enthusiastic attitude and confident personality.
• Critical thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach.
• Possesses a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and drive.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with the market and consist of a salary and bonus.  In addition, Cullinan provides attractive long-term growth opportunities both in terms of responsibility and compensation.

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Cullinan Properties is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

Cullinan Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, please visit www.cullinanproperties.com.