Project Manager

about the role**Title**: Project Manager**Type**:Contract (6-12 months+)**Location**: Chicago, Wisconsin or Minneapolis area (Hybrid)**Industry**: Real Estate**Brief Overview**:Forsyth Barnes has exclusively partnered with a global organisation who are seeking a Construction Project Manager on a contract basis. This person will manage relationships with external partners to deliver a New Centre Opening (NCO) programme on time, on budget and in line with design standards.**Construction Project Manager - Responsibilities**:- Project manage the construction of all NCO's in conjunction with out-sourced partners.- Ensure there is clarity on expectations, deadlines and any issues or risks are escalated and dealt with in a timely manner.- Ensure our partners manage the fit-out of new centres so they are in line with our global design and build standards.- Plan and manage the refurbishment and maintenance of our existing estate, ensuring mínimal disruption to customers and prioritising where we will maximise Return on Investment.- Ensure Design and Build partners are utilised where appropriate and other contractors are effectively engaged where Design & Build is not appropriate.**Construction Project Manager - Requirements**:- Previous experience working as a project manager- Must have experience in office renovation and fit outs- Highly commercial and results focused- High drive with strong attention to detail.- Previous experience of refurbishment and maintenance management is desirable.- Experience in selecting and managing preferred partners for large Design and Build programmes through a competitive tender process would be advantageous.