Assistant Project Manager- Commercial Construction
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The Assistant Project Manager will support multiple Project Managers on active commercial construction projects, handling submittals, RFIs, subcontracts, and schedule updates. They will coordinate daily with superintendents, resolve field issues, and process change orders using Primavera P6, while contributing to the employee‑owned culture and ESOP eligibility after one year.
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👷Assistant Project Manager👷🏼 ♀️ Location: Wood Dale, IL (in-office) with regular travel to nearby active job sites in Chicagoland Compensation: $90,000–$100,000/year + year-end bonus Benefits: Generous benefits package, PTO, and ESOP shares after 1 year of service
About Our Client Our client is an employee-owned commercial construction company built on the idea that when their people share in the success of the company, everyone wins. As an ESOP, every team member has a direct stake in the work they do and the projects they deliver. They are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team and grow with them — in office in Wood Dale, IL and out at job sites across the Chicagoland area.
Day-to-Day Duties
- Support several Project Managers across multiple active projects
- Manage submittals and RFIs
- Assist with subcontracts and remittance
- Maintain and update project schedules
- Coordinate daily with superintendents and help resolve field issues as they arise
- Process and track change orders in Primavera P6
Must-Haves
- 3–5 years of commercial construction experience
- Background from a General Contractor or a subcontractor is welcome
- Familiarity with public/institutional project delivery - many public projects here!
- College degree preferred- not required
- ERP experience, Sage products preferred!
Ownership Culture As an employee-owned company, our client invests in their people for the long term. After one year of service, team members become eligible for ESOP shares — a direct stake in the company's success and growth. ***********LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY ********** Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.
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