Assistant Project Manager; Ground Up Projects

Position: Assistant Project Manager (Ground Up Projects)
A bit about us:

Our client is a dynamic, full-service construction firm specializing in design-build and general contracting for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. With deep expertise coordinating both design and construction phases, the team oversees everything from site due diligence and conceptual layout through budget development, scheduling, and project close-out and turnover.

They have a strong presence in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana region and serve a variety of sectors including industrial, food & beverage, hospitality, office, and institutional work.

As a 100% employee-owned organization, each team member has a stake in the company's success and contributes to a collaborative, accountable environment.

Why join us?

Ownership matters:
Employee ownership fosters an environment of collaboration, shared responsibility, and long-term commitment to project excellence.

Meaningful, varied projects:
Work on projects that span from conceptual design through construction across multiple sectors (industrial, office, hospitality, etc.).

Professional growth and hands-on experience:

This role offers direct exposure to project management, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and client interaction.

Culture of accountability and quality:
The organization places high value on protecting clients' interests-cost control, schedule adherence, and quality-and expects team members to help fulfill that mission.

Regional leadership:
Operate in a robust Chicago/NW Indiana market with a company recognized for excellence and integrity in project delivery.

Job Details

Role Overview :

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in all phases of project delivery. This includes assisting with scheduling, budget tracking, subcontractor coordination, site documentation, client communications, and overall project administration. The role works closely with the project team to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets.
Coordinate subcontractor bidding, scopes of work, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
Track actual costs vs. budget, assist in change order processing, and maintain cost logs.
Attend project meetings (internal, client, subcontractors), prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
Maintain project documentation: RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, site logs, safety records, and progress photographs.
Support the Project Manager in ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and contract compliance standards.
Assist in client and owner communications as needed; maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.
Review project deliverables, assist in close-out processes, and help ensure client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field or equivalent construction industry experience.
2+ years of experience in a construction project role (assistant project manager, coordinator, or superintendent support), ideally in a commercial or industrial context.
Familiarity with construction scheduling (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and cost-control systems.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills-able to coordinate multiple tasks and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Proactive problem-solving ability; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing priorities.
Understanding of contract documents (drawings, specifications, subcontracts), RFIs, submittals, and the change order process.
Ability to travel to project sites within the region as required.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with construction management software a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience on design-build delivery projects.
Prior exposure to industrial, food & beverage, or warehouse facility construction.
LEED, safety, or construction management certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, Associate Constructor (AC), CMAA).

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