Assistant Project Manager - Construction Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
The Light Industrial Assistant Project Manager will supports the planning, execution, and delivery of light industrial projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met. They will collaborate with teams, coordinate logistics, and handle day-to-day operational tasks to assist the Project Manager in maintaining project efficiency and quality.
  • Large backlog of commercial interior construction projects
  • Established Chicago General Contractor

About Our Client

This Chicago-based GC was established over 10 years ago and has maintained a strong reputation in the area. They specialize in various commercial sectors and are known for their employee satisfaction and fantastic company culture. If you are looking for a reputable GC that offers room for growth, a great company culture, and an excellent work/life balance, please apply for immediate consideration.

Job Description

  • Lead the on-site team from construction start through project close
  • Proactively identify and help remedy design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other project-specific issues.
  • Communicate and interpret contract scope to the entire site management team.
  • Conduct preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work.
  • Create and maintain a project production schedule
  • Review and assist in developing scopes of work for each subcontractor.
  • Administer a Quality Control Plan.
  • Review and approve all invoices and requisitions to ensure correct payment to vendor.
  • Enforce safety protocols to ensure job site consistently adheres to OSHA safety standards.
  • Supervise and evaluate assigned project personnel and maintain a positive work environment
  • Communicate regularly with owners, construction managers, other superintendents, and project coordinators to ensure progress is achieved.



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

  • 1+ years as a construction Project Manager for a commercial general contractor
  • OSHA certification (preferred)
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience leading ground-up construction projects and managing a large team

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Truck allowance
  • Cell phone and laptop
  • Paid time off and sick days
  • Excellent benefits - health, medical, vision, dental
  • 401k plan available
Contact
James d'Ambrosio
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6633971

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
James d'Ambrosio
Job Reference
JN-012025-6633971