ICON - Project Manager, Chicago

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management (or related field)

5-7 years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience

Advanced experience with using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Ability to clearly communicate, deliver presentations, simplify, explain variances and issues to a team and propose solutions

Strong attention to detail with strong analytical skills

Who We Are

A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the world’s-leading owners representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues.

A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the industry’s-leading owner's representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues. With more than 65 sports, entertainment, and public assembly projects and over 2,500 consulting engagements, CAA ICON has managed the development of many of the most successful venues around the world. Our experience spans 11 professional sports leagues and has totaled nearly $45 billion over the last 20 years in business. CAA ICON offers world-class service in the areas of feasibility and planning, project management, consulting, and beyond.

The Role

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for consolidating all project expenditures and forecasted expenditures into CAA ICON budget reports and forms. Additionally, they will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing the accuracy of the overall project budget (including, but not limited to hard cost and soft cost), committed and uncommitted, risk and exposures, all project cost documentation, invoices, pay applications, and draw requests. They will also focus on all aspects of cost management and tracking, and facilitating the resolution of any potential scope changes, delay claims, or design impacts. Cost Controls on projects are a focal point of our management and maintaining accurate reports is of paramount importance. In addition, help Project Managers with Contract Administration as well as track all SBE/Minority participation across all Owner Agreements.

Additionally, the Project Manager may assist with Project Field Management duties as needed such as managing the procurement, delivery, and installation of Owner/Developer FF&E systems and components