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Assistant Project Manager

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
72K-96K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
72K-96K Annually
Mid level
Support project management by coordinating documentation, meetings, project controls (budgeting, scheduling), QA/QC, RFIs/submittals, change order and closeout activities for data center tenant fit-out.
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At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Assistant Project Manager assists the project management team by coordinating, organizing, and tracking all project documentation and coordinating/facilitating project meetings as well as supports project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, and planning.

This role is on-site in Aurora, IL and will be managing tenant, access, and fit out in operating data hall for a data center client.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist the project management team with various parts of the project such as constructability review, value engineering, pay app reviews, schedule development, FF&E program development and execution. 
  • Assist in formulating the design, bid, and project phase of scheduling. 
  • Assist in the Addenda and Bid process. 
  • Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct pre-bid and job start meetings. 
  • Monitor contract compliance and report concerns to Project Manager. 
  • Under the supervision of Project Manager, facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes. 
  • Oversee approvals from applicable government agencies are received and documented. 
  • Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct close out activities and assist with building occupancy. 
  • Prepares field reporting for review by Project Manager. 
  • Perform QA/QC process. 
  • Review change orders for completeness and conformance to company and client standards. 
  • Review RFIs/Submittals for completeness before distribution to design team. 
  • Provide basic CPM scheduling and budget management. 
  • Review and maintain As Built drawings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

  • Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. 
  • Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company. 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how project documentation impacts the project flow. 
  • Ability to read blueprints. 
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently. 
  • Demonstrate sound judgement and logical decision-making skills. 
  • Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals. 
  • Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. 
  • Hold self accountable to individual and team goals. 
  • Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients. 
  • Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients. 
  • Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. 
  • Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment. 
  • Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field 
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.


The salary range for this full-time role is $71,900.00-$95,900.01 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Cumming Group Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

1 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1910, Chicago, United States, 60602

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