Assistant Project Manager

Company: Sterling Bay

Position: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Company

Sterling Bay is a dynamic and innovative Chicago-based real estate investment and development company with a breadth of expertise spanning all aspects of real estate ownership. Sterling Bay is a leader in creating urban campus headquarters for prominent companies such as Google, McDonald’s, Uber, Glassdoor, Dyson, Hillshire Brands and Gogo. The firm has been consistently recognized for its award-winning projects and successful track record of transforming spaces and enhancing communities. Today, Sterling Bay maintains a $5 billion real estate portfolio and a rapidly growing, passionate team of more than 190 employees.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of construction projects from start to finish, the ability to offer innovative, strategic solutions to complex challenges, and drive business results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of contract administration, pay requests, change orders, requests for information, tracking submittals, and closeouts
• Development and follow-up of Work Releases and Subcontractors paperwork
• Research and acquire permits
• Develop and process required disclosure gorms
• Assist Project Management team with the preparation of monthly billings to clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Procurement of consultants and contractors and manage close-out
• Handle M/WBE reporting and audits, as required by City of Chicago and/or clients
• Review subcontractor applications for payment
• Manage owner consultants, as needed, and prioritize project tasks to meet deadlines
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 – 8 years of professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or relevant field
• Experience in design/build or related field
• Build consensus and rapport across multiple disciplines and departments
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and take initiative
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Ability to multitask while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  
  
  

Compensation

Market competitive salary as well as a performance-based incentive.