Aurora, IL based commercial general contractor is looking to hire a Project Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a highly organized and motivated individual to assist our Project Management team as well as our Accounting team (as required). The selected applicant will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, excellent follow-up and time management skills, highly motivated and display strong written and verbal communication skills. These traits will not only serve this position well within our company, but also while building and maintaining relationships with our valued clients, subcontractors and local municipalities. This is an in-office, full-time entry level position.

How you will effectively assist our team:

• Set up new bid opportunities in construction software, to include project scope, job folders, drawings, and all necessary RFP items to ensure thorough bid invites are sent to subcontractors. This will also include all required in-house documents are received for a complete RFP to submit to clients
• Solicit bids and budgets from subcontractors and follow through to ensure adequate trade coverage is attained
• Relay critical project information to subcontractors during all project stages
• Maintain and update our project management software with project and subcontractor information
• Document management to include requesting certificates of insurance from subcontractors, printing of drawings, addendums, project photos, closeout documents
• Prequalify and register potential subcontractors
• Work with field superintendents on a weekly basis and assist with their needed safety and project items
• Assist both PM and Accounting teams to ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines are met in a timely fashion
• Attend and positively contribute to team and staff meetings

We hope you have work experience with the below applications or the willingness to learn:

• Commerical construction principles and practices (accounting basics a plus )
• Procore or other bid management software
• Sage 100
• Microsoft Office applications
• Social media

The following traits will also compliment this position:

• Someone who is not only a team player but can work autonomously
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and help maintain multiple projects at a time
• High energy with a great sense of humor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, IL 60502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, IL 60502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person