Assistant Project Manager - Commercial General Contractor

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
The role of the Assistant Project Manager is to assist the Senior Project Manager, Superintendent and Senior VP of Construction, and assist in training the Project Engineer.
  • Clear promotion guidelines to Project Manager
  • Results driven company with competitive compensation package, great culture

About Our Client

This Chicago-based general contractor has been a leader in the industry for almost 30 years. Our client has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide-ranging experience, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth. Their pipeline is significantly higher than anticipated for the next couple years. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on their family-feel company culture, as well as, building a strong team of construction professionals.

  • Project Portfolio: retail, commercial, office
  • Project Locations: NW Suburbs of Chicago and Downtown Chicago
  • Established General Contractor
  • Family-oriented culture
  • Hands off management approach
  • Strong salary with extensive benefits package

Job Description

  • Develop a thorough understanding of the entire scope of work, including plans, specifications, logistics, materials, equipment, submittal and other requirements.
  • Initial setup of submittal log, i.e., proper distribution path, number of copies/submittals required (to be done with assistance of PM) and required completion dates.
  • Communicate and coordinate submittal process with contractors through construction management software.
  • Assist in compilation of bid contracts.
  • Write Scope of Work for assigned trades.
  • Modify and updated with the assistance of the project manager to accurately reflect the current project.
  • Assistance with planning and analysis of conceptual design issues and preconstruction activities
  • Review and analyze potential changes to budget or schedule.
  • Direct and/or document project meetings in Procore



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 2+ year's of experience
  • Experience in commercial construction
  • Self-motivated
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficient in Procore or related construction management software
  • Solid written and communication skills
  • 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Studies

What's on Offer

  • A competitive base salary between $80,000-$100,000 (Depending on Experience)
  • Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based.
  • Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
  • Generous 401K structure
  • Gas card
  • Company profit sharing
  • Robust career advancement opportunity
  • Strong training programs
  • Generous PTO Days
  • Company wide events
  • Gas/fuel card offered
  • Company Vehicle offered
  • Company phone and laptop provided
  • DE&I Initiative
Contact
Maddalynn Davis
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6911972

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Maddalynn Davis
Job Reference
JN-122025-6911972