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Assistant Project Manager

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In-Office
Wood Dale, IL, USA
90K-105K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Wood Dale, IL, USA
90K-105K Annually
Mid level
Assist Project Managers with multiple commercial construction projects by managing submittals, RFIs, subcontracts, remittance, schedules, and change orders in Primavera P6. Coordinate with superintendents to resolve field issues and support project delivery at active Chicagoland job sites. Candidates need at least three years of commercial construction experience, with general contractor or subcontractor backgrounds welcomed. Public or institutional project experience and a college degree are preferred, while ERP and Sage experience are beneficial.
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👷Assistant Project Manager👷🏼

Location: Wood Dale, IL (in-office) with regular travel to nearby active job sites in Chicagoland

Compensation: 90,000–105,000/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+ years of commercial construction experience as APM, Project Engineer, open to other titles!
  • Background from a General Contractor or a subcontractor is welcome
  • Familiarity with public/institutional project delivery - many public projects here is preferred, not required
  • 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.

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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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