Construction Project Manager at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Rosemont, Illinois

Job Description:

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)




• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus eligible




• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few




• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• Small but mighty team of property management professionals




• We believe in family first




• Freedom to choose how to get things done

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for analyzing and overseeing construction projects on behalf of the company. The duties include research and analysis of opportunities presented by business partners, coordinating with company leadership to conduct risk assessments, and maintaining beneficial relationships with clients, suppliers and other business partners.

• Normal working hours: 8:30 to 5:00 pm but on call 24/7 in case of emergencies




• Based in Rosemont, but frequent travel required to Wintrust locations, mostly in southern Chicagoland and western suburbs.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and control costs while ensuring timely project delivery




• Coordinate ongoing maintenance and inspections to comply with all relevant laws, codes, and company policies




• Provide critical analysis of architectural drawings and product specifications




• Pay invoices, and analyze operating statements




• Prepare annual and project budgets and report on financial performance regularly




• Manage on-site staff, and vendor and contractor relationships




• Address complaints, violations, and problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience related to Retail and Commercial Office Development




• Must be an excellent communicator and able to scope and juggle multiple projects of various sizes and complexity




• Clear understanding of commercial construction process




• Experience with Workday, Excel, Construction Software, Prolog, Procure & Microsoft Project or equivalent




• Nice to have: Industry-related certifications and awards

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.