Senior Project Manager – Design & Construction

SIXT

Senior Project Manager overseeing design and construction at Sixt Rent a Car. Ensuring project delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Owner’s Representative throughout all phases of design and construction, from concept through closeout.
Manage multiple simultaneous projects, including airport rental car facilities, maintenance shops, fueling systems, car wash systems, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, ADA accessibility features, and administrative offices.
Oversee programming, design development, permitting, procurement, and construction to ensure alignment with company standards, operational requirements, and brand image.
Ensure compliance with lease agreements, airport design criteria, local building codes, ADA requirements, safety regulations, and sustainability goals.
Lead negotiations and manage relationships with landlords, airport authorities, and regulatory agencies.
Possess technical knowledge in fueling system design, permitting, construction, automatic car wash systems, plumbing and electrical systems and codes, ADA requirements, and IT system cabling design and installation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in design and construction project management, preferably in an owner’s rep or client-side capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and Primavera
Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and on budget.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives, operations teams, contractors, and public agencies.
Ability to travel frequently to project sites across the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan.
Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance
Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you and your family
Self-Motivation & Reliability You work autonomously, take full ownership of your projects, and consistently deliver results with a proactive, dependable mindset
Additional Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment and ample opportunities for professional advancement

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Hard Skills & Tools

design project managementconstruction project managementfueling system designpermittingconstructionautomatic car wash systemsplumbing systemselectrical systemsIT system cabling designADA requirements

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillsrelationship managementleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementtime managementteam collaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementMaster’s degree in related field