Senior Project Manager – Design & Construction
SIXT
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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