About Our Client

One of Chicago's fastest growing companies. This construction company, based in Chicago, 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 positive company culture and they want to grow their team with strong construction professionals.

• Project Portfolio: Commercial and Municipal
• Project Locations: Mainly Chicagoland area
• Family oriented culture
• Solid leadership out of top general contractors
• Hands off management approach
• Great relationships with subcontractors
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2024 leading into 2025

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the entire scope of work, including plans, specifications, logistics, materials, equipment, submittal and other requirements.
• Projects in river north and north shore
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage on-site production.
• Prepare and maintain a three-week look-ahead schedule for all activities on the job site; submit to Project Manager and/or Prime contractor weekly.
• Facilitate company safety program (job site safety inspections, weekly safety meetings, etc.).
• Maintain daily reports to submit to Project Manager and or Prime contractor daily.
• Review and adhere to project schedule.
• Maintain project photos of all phases and features of work.
• Maintain entire job site in neat and orderly manner. Assure good housekeeping practices are employed in all areas.
• Manage quality control by confirming that all equipment and material installed is what was submitted by subcontractor.

The Successful Applicant

Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• 2 years of experience in residential construction preferred
• Working knowledge of skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, concrete work, site excavation and grading, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and electrical.
• Working knowledge of construction technology and details. Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings
• Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients.

What's on Offer

• A competitive base salary between $80,000-$105,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. (Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year)
• 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
• 10 PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Gas/fuel card offered
• Company Vehicle offered
• Company phone and laptop provided
• DE&I Initiative