Related Midwest · 21 hours ago
Senior Project Manager/ Vice President, Design (The 78)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expRelated Midwest is a leading developer of mixed-use properties and is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Vice President of Design to manage the strategic master planning for their large-scale project, The 78. The role involves guiding the long-term vision, managing multidisciplinary design teams, and ensuring cohesive integration of various systems across the project site.
ConsultingLeasingProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the strategic goals and objectives for the project during the design and construction phases in conjunction with the Executive Team
Responsible for drafting and monitoring project plans, budgets, and scopes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
Develop and maintain the overall master plan including land use strategy, massing, circulation, infrastructure and public realm frameworks
Guide design vision across multiple parcels and building types
Develop strategies for open spaces, site circulation, riverfront development
Evaluate design proposals, in collaboration with Development team, for site-wide consistency, feasibility and adherence to project goals
Close collaboration with Development and Construction teams to ensure program, schedule and budget goals are achieved
Oversee the master planning process from concept through documentation phases
Monitor and document critical design decisions to ensure they are consistent with project goals and delivered in a timely manner
Coordinate master planning with architectural, landscape, and building development teams to support future vertical construction
Track milestones, budgets, assumptions, and project risks at a district-wide scale
Facilitate timely decision-making by preparing scenarios, trade-off analyses, and recommendations
Coordinate presentations such that the extended team is informed throughout the design progress
Ensure compliance with zoning, shoreline regulations, sustainability goals, and city planning processes
Review consultant drawings and documents for coordination, accuracy, and quality
Support phasing and implementation planning for multi-year development rollout
Work with Department Head to assemble the appropriate team of consultants to produce the highest quality product
Review and comment on all deliverables
Manage consultant’s budgets and discern the need for and request additional scope of work
Track and recommend approval of invoices based on consultant deliverables
Develop and maintain deliverable schedules
Collaborate closely with other Related teams so that documents are delivered and evaluated within the timelines established
Identify and maintain any timelines that are related to governing agency reviews
Conduct periodic coordination meetings involving related consultants so that information is shared and dialogue is consistent
Record and minute all meetings and keep track of attendees’ input
Provide support to clarify scope during bidding
Attend meetings with construction trades to clarify and/or direct any in-field design decisions
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or equivalent
Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in large-scale urban, mixed-use, or campus planning
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder design and planning efforts
Strong understanding of site infrastructure, civil coordination, and urban systems
Excellent ability to articulate planning vision and guide diverse teams
Deep knowledge of zoning, land use planning, site engineering, circulation networks, and public realm frameworks
Ability to coordinate civil, structural, landscape, and architectural systems across large, multi-building campuses or developments
Familiarity with municipal and environmental regulations, utility coordination, and permitting processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess scenarios and develop implementable solutions
Ability to balance long-term vision with near-term development constraints and financial realities
Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams (architecture, engineering, landscape, sustainability, development)
Preferred
Experience with waterfront or climate-resilient design is a plus
Benefits
Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities
Company
Related Midwest
Related Midwest provides building maintenance, real estate, consulting, leasing, wealth, and property management services.
51-200 employees
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