Assistant jobs in Illinois

Work on High-Impact Office Projects

Learn from experienced leaders and gain exposure to all phases of construction

• High base salary, bonus potential, opportunity for promotion to PM
• Flexible work schedule, emphasis on work/life balance

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the execution of commercial construction projects, with a focus on tenant improvement and light industrial build-outs. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, technical knowledge, and a desire to grow into a leadership position.

I'm working with a leading manufacturing company near Zion, IL, seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Corporate Controller in managing key financial functions, including GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, and manufacturing cost accounting. Responsibilities include month-end and year-end close, audit support, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role, strong manufacturing expertise, and familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Safety Director to help lead and advance our company-wide safety program across multiple large-scale construction projects. This role supports the Safety Director in overseeing all aspects of safety strategy, compliance, training, and field execution. The Assistant Safety Director will work closely with project leadership, site safety managers, and subcontractors to promote a proactive, people-first safety culture aligned with our corporate values and operational goals.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and mentor who combines deep technical safety knowledge with practical field experience and leadership capability.

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.

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.

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.

Work for a company that values their employees and is valued within their community. This General Contractor is looking for an assistant project manager to work alongside some of the most well-known Project Managers in the Chicagoland area. They offer a world class mentorship program and room for growth. Apply today if this sounds like something you are interested in!!

Work for a company that values their employees and is valued within their community. This General Contractor is looking for an assistant project manager to work alongside some of the most well-known Project Managers in the Chicagoland area. They offer a world class mentorship program and room for growth. Apply today if this sounds like something you are interested in!!

One of Chicago's fastest growing companies. This construction company, based in Chicago's southwestern suburbs, 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. This client values culture and is a tight knit community.

You are looking to find a company that offers a clear path to a Project Manager opportunity with an established construction company based in the Chicagoland area - this is the opportunity for you! They work within the multifamily, mixed-use and luxury residential market sectors and they are quickly growing.

• Make a tangible difference in underserved communities
• Gain hands-on experience in mid-rise project management

Work for a company that values their employees and is valued within their community. This General Contractor is looking for an assistant project manager to work alongside some of the most well-known Project Managers in the Chicagoland area. They offer a world class mentorship program and room for growth. Apply today if this sounds like something you are interested in!!

Career growth in high-end construction

Supportive team and membership

This Chicago-based construction company is a leading General Contractor, established more than 10 years ago. They are a leader in the Chicago market with a track record of excellent clients and a strong pipeline of diverse commercial projects. The company prides itself on its family atmosphere and has established a fantastic company culture for all employees. They are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join the team