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Project Manager / Owner's Representative

CDO Group, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025
Job Description

Are You a Project Manager / Owner’s Rep Beast?

At CDO Group, we don’t just manage projects—we build it fast and we build it right. We move with speed, but never at the cost of quality. If you’re a driven, accountable, and solution-oriented leader, this is the place for you. We need a Project Manager / Owner’s Representative who thrives in high-energy environments, drives projects from concept to completion, and builds relationships that last.

At CDO Group, we live by our Core Values:

Own It. No excuses, no shortcuts—just accountability and solutions.

Be a Partner, Not a Vendor. We build relationships, not just projects.

Communicate Clearly. No surprises. Just transparency, trust, and alignment.

Stay Ahead. We innovate, adapt, and find better ways to build.

Protect the Crew. Safety isn’t negotiable—it’s our responsibility.

Reputation is Everything. Integrity, honesty, and results define us.If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction & Planning:

Assist with site selection and provide support for project development.

Review landlord work letters and lease agreements to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Develop project budgets, including both hard and soft costs, and monitor spending to maintain financial objectives.

Lead the invitation-to-bid process, including pre-bid meetings, bid solicitation, and contractor negotiations.

Procure a qualified project team, including architects, general contractors, sustainability consultants, and other specialists.

Design & Construction Management:

Coordinate with the owner and design team to develop a project design that meets budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Manage construction logistics and resolve any site issues that arise.

Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with project requirements, ensuring adherence to design intent.

Oversee punch lists to ensure all necessary corrections and final work are completed before occupancy.

Facilitate lien releases and payout approvals for contractors and vendors.

Project Execution & Delivery:

Ensure timely project completion by developing and maintaining an overall project schedule.

Manage communication between all stakeholders, including the owner, architect, general contractor, and other consultants.

Oversee project closeout, move-in, and grand opening preparation.

Support program development and operational transition for new facilities.

Assist with financing and bank closings related to project funding.

Qualifications & Skills:

5 years of experience in construction project management or a related field.

Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiation skills.

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate between multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and permitting requirements.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working as an Owner’s Representative on commercial projects.

Background in construction management, architecture, or engineering.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Competitive benefits package, including [health insurance, 401(k), PTO, etc.].

Work Setting:

Hybrid/In-Office: In office on days not traveling to work site.

Requires travel to project sites as needed (2/3 days)

If you are a results-driven project manager who thrives on accountability, speed, and excellence, we want you on our team.

Company Description

For 28 years, CDO Group has been serving top retail and restaurant brands across the nation. With our trusted partners, we are revolutionizing the commercial construction industry and redefining development program management. Our unwavering commitment to improvement benefits our customers, communities, partners, and ourselves. As a growing company, we foster a dynamic and influential culture of service centered on integrity, transparency, trust, candor, and accountability.

At CDO Group, we live by our Core Values:

Own It. No excuses, no shortcuts—just accountability and solutions.

Be a Partner, Not a Vendor. We build relationships, not just projects.

Communicate Clearly. No surprises. Just transparency, trust, and alignment.

Stay Ahead. We innovate, adapt, and find better ways to build.

Protect the Crew. Safety isn’t negotiable—it’s our responsibility.

Reputation is Everything. Integrity, honesty, and results define us.

For 28 years, CDO Group has been serving top retail and restaurant brands across the nation. With our trusted partners, we are revolutionizing the commercial construction industry and redefining development program management. Our unwavering commitment to improvement benefits our customers, communities, partners, and ourselves. As a growing company, we foster a dynamic and influential culture of service centered on integrity, transparency, trust, candor, and accountability. At CDO Group, we live by our Core Values: Own It. No excuses, no shortcuts—just accountability and solutions. Be a Partner, Not a Vendor. We build relationships, not just projects. Communicate Clearly. No surprises. Just transparency, trust, and alignment. Stay Ahead. We innovate, adapt, and find better ways to build. Protect the Crew. Safety isn’t negotiable—it’s our responsibility. Reputation is Everything. Integrity, honesty, and results define us.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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