Construction Project Management Lead

Northern Trust

Interior Construction–Team Leader overseeing construction projects while managing performance and aligning goals. Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget for Northern Trust.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,600 - $162,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop comprehensive project plans and supporting presentations, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
Oversee all phases of construction projects from design through closeout
Ensure alignment with business objectives and operational requirements
Lead coordination with APM Team , Shared Services and other relevant WPS functions
Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
Monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
Review and approve contracts, invoices, and change orders
Recommend, cost and evaluate pipeline projects for capital plan cycles.
Serve as a primary point of contact and / or escalation for internal stakeholders for both moves ands and changes as well as builds executed independently and by the team
Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors
Facilitate regular governance meetings, ongoing reporting and provide status updates to leadership
Strive to accelerate processes. Define project deadlines for APM team and track alignment to target.
Develop and maintain project schedules and track progress against milestones
Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
Address issues and escalate as needed to maintain project momentum
Manage bidding processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field
5–10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects
Experience with corporate office, workplace, or large-scale real estate projects preferred
Strong knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and project delivery methods
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or similar)
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost tracking

Benefits

Comp & perks

retirement benefits (401k and pension)
health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
paid time off
parental and caregiver leave
life & accident insurance
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementcost controlrisk managementcontract negotiationconstruction processesproject delivery methodsvendor selectionresource managementschedule management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementorganizational skillsreportinggovernance facilitationprocess improvementescalation management