Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois at The Gettys Group Companies

We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to join our team at The Gettys Group as a contractor. This role is crucial in driving the successful execution of creative projects and elevating the overall client experience. This role requires someone with strong leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for making things happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients, vendors, consultants, and internal design teams to move projects forward efficiently.
• Support design leadership by organizing project schedules, meeting agendas, and documentation.
• Review, mark up, and coordinate drawings and design documents using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Figma, Enscape, and Specsources.
• Serve as liaison between design, branding, business development and procurement teams, ensuring smooth communication and information flow.
• Oversee FF&E coordination and vendor communications, including sample requests and approvals.
• Maintain and update project libraries and digital resources.
• Assist with training and mentoring design assistants and interns on project workflows.
• Contribute to project presentations, design packages, and client deliverables.

Role Requirements

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work cross-functionally and at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (required).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Passion for design and empowering creative teams.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and an ability to see the big picture while managing the details.
• A clear communicator who can articulate creative vision and project logistics effectively across teams.
• Adept at building trusted relationships and fostering collaboration within fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Flexible, resourceful, and solution-oriented with a can-do attitude.
• Able to stay calm and organized under pressure, managing competing priorities without sacrificing quality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project or program management experience, ideally within a creative agency, in-house team, or similar environment.
• Proven experience leading creative projects and managing project budgets.
• Experience in hospitality, branding, or hotel design projects is a strong plus.
• PMP or other project management certification is a bonus, but not required.