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The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.

Operations Construction Manager

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States

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The Construction/Operations Manager will increase shareholder value and tenant satisfaction by assisting and consulting with Property Management on the operational performance of the physical assets of our commercial and residential portfolio. Additional duties include assisting the Leasing Department with landlord/tenant buildouts, obtaining competitive bids for service contracts, overseeing maintenance and repair items, and managing multiple projects across locations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates highest standards of personal and professional integrity, adheres to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Project Management / Planned capital expenditures / Roof consultant inspections.

Determine and prepare the scope of work for bid documents.

Obtain competitive bids, prepare line‑item comparisons and vendor recommendations per company policies.

Establish and oversee the plan of action for a timely and economic completion.

Supervise general contractors and subcontractors as required.

Evaluate service contracts to ensure consistency of pricing and service.

Reduce per‑property operational costs while maintaining or increasing service levels to tenants.

Perform property inspections with Property Management as needed.

Track open/closed issues to completion.

Assist Leasing as requested and meet with tenants, architects, contractors to determine tenant needs.

Review tenant plans, municipal zoning, site and property requirements.

Oversee projects to timely and economic completion.

Oversee punch‑list issues and final walk‑throughs.

Perform maintenance and replacement of roofs, HVAC, lighting, parking lot maintenance, and resolution of water intrusion and plumbing issues, among others.

Assist Leasing in gathering existing condition items for future tenant leasing.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Education:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, or equivalent professional knowledge and/or work experience.

Experience :

Minimum of 3 to 5 successful years of related experience.

Skills :

Integrality, respect, innovation, job dedication, and excellence in work.

Effectively presents information and responds in a timely manner to supervisors and senior management.

Ability to manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Multitasking, meeting deadlines, organization, problem‑solving, effective communication, and strong follow‑up skills.

General knowledge of HVAC, roofing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, fire protection systems, and retention/detention ponds.

Ability to write and review bid packages and specifications.

Ability to read, understand and interpret building/construction plans and contract documents, oversee tenant buildouts, interact with vendors and employees, relay technical concerns with adequate detail, quickly and accurately.

Ability to read, review and approve pay applications from General Contractors.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required.

Keyboarding skills required, at least 35 WPM.

Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus, but not required.

Knowledge of Yardi accounting software is a plus, but not required.

TRAVEL

10% to 25% day and/or overnight travel required.

Accessibility outside of regular business hours via cell phone and email required.

SALARY & BENEFITS Annual Base Salary Range: $123,000–$160,000. Position eligible for annual discretionary bonus program.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)

Company 401(k) plan with a company match

Vacation time, nine paid holidays, and three floating holidays per year

Sick time

Company‑paid life insurance equal to annual base salary

Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability

This position is eligible for internal promotion.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS We are a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks and drug screening are performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E‑Verify employer.

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