Project Manager - Owners Rep

About CDO For 28 years, CDO Group has been serving the nation's top retail and restaurant brands with their commercial development projects. We are revolutionizing the Commercial Construction Industry with our trusted partners and redefining what development program management can be. We are a growing company with a dynamic and influential culture of service centered on integrity, transparency, trust, candor, and accountability. To be the best, we want the best: best partners, best practices, and, most importantly, the best people. At CDO Group, we live by our Core Values: - Own It. No excuses, no shortcuts—just accountability and solutions. - Be a Partner, Not a Vendor. We build relationships, not just projects. - Communicate Clearly. No surprises. Just transparency, trust, and alignment. - Stay Ahead. We innovate, adapt, and find better ways to build. - Protect the Crew. Safety isn’t negotiable—it’s our responsibility. - Reputation is Everything. Integrity, honesty, and results define us. If this sounds like you, keep reading! Summary of Position The primary role of a Project Manager is to carefully plan each phase of the project, create benchmarks and KPIs to ensure awareness, distribute resources to the team, manage the overall budget of the project, and manage relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal Owners Rep Project Manager candidate will be able to effectively manage projects so they are completed within budget, on time, and in accordance with the project documents. The Project Manager must be an effective communicator, able to multitask, organized, and a team player. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities - Assist with the development and maintenance of business relationships with Owners and their Franchisees, Architect/Engineers, and Contractors (Union and Open). - Assist with the coordination of the Contractor’s team to provide leadership for the duration of the project. - Participate in the pre-construction and bidding process. - Assist with the development and maintenance of the project schedule. - Participate in weekly meetings with the Project Team. - Communicate with the Architect, Owner, and/or Program Manager on all project issues. - Assist with the preparation and organization of Progress Meetings on a regularly scheduled basis. - Travel to on-site pre-construction meetings, progress visits, and punch walks. - Assist with the tracking of all potential change orders. - Assist with reviewing contractor applications for payment. - Assist with managing the project close-out process to facilitate timely release of retention. - On site in Illinois or Michigan Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Smartsheets, and other project management tools is a plus. - Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks projects and demands. - Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. - Passionate and dedicated to high-quality work. - Trustworthy, self-motivated, and independent worker, with Team-orientation. Minimum Qualifications - Experience managing multiple simultaneous construction projects. - A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing Restaurant and Retail construction projects. - A minimum of five (5) years of ground-up experience in restaurant and retail construction projects. - Must be safety certified. Schedule - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Please contact here or submit resume [email protected] schedule an interview! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Relocation assistance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oak Park, IL 60304