Hunden Partners 

Project Manager, Consulting 

Chicago, IL (Onsite, 5 days a week) 

Hunden Partners is hiring a Project Manager to join our growing consulting team. This position plays a central role in leading client engagements, managing complex public-private development projects, and delivering high-impact, data-driven outcomes. 

As a Project Manager, you’ll guide the full project lifecycle—from research and analysis through to storytelling and client presentations. You’ll collaborate with public agencies, developers, and internal stakeholders, managing the day-to-day execution of some of the most exciting tourism, hospitality, mixed-use, and destination projects across the country. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, strategic thinker ready to take the lead on transformational work while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the future of placemaking and economic development. 

Compensation & Benefits 

Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 Dependent on experience
Quarterly Bonus: Based on personal and Firm performance
Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with match; paid leave 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead multiple projects from start to finish, managing timelines, teams, and deliverables 
• Oversee all aspects of research, interviews, data analysis, and report development 
• Present findings and lead client conversations with professionalism and clarity 
• Develop reports, financial models, maps, and presentations that tell a compelling story 
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for client engagements 
• Coach and mentor Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Analytics Managers 
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and industry events 
• Ensure deliverables meet the highest standard of quality and withstand external scrutiny 
• Represent Hunden at conferences and industry events 

What We’re Looking For 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field 
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, project management, or real estate development 
• Strong experience with market and real estate analysis, feasibility studies, and financial modeling 
• Advanced Excel proficiency and command of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple workstreams 
• Strong communication, storytelling, and client-facing skills 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment 

Why Hunden Partners? 

Hunden Partners is a fast-growing, innovative consulting firm that specializes in guiding transformational public-private real estate projects. Our team operates in a high-energy, collaborative environment, where entrepreneurial thinking is valued, and every team member plays a key role in shaping high-impact developments. 

Interested? Let’s Talk! 

If you have the experience and passion for complex real estate development projects, we encourage you to apply.