Assistant Project Manager

HorizonWorks
  • Chicago, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Title: Assistant Project Manager (Construction)
    Company: HorizonWorks LLC
    Location: Chicago, IL
    Project Type: Commercial / Residential / Mixed-Use (Developer-led projects)

    Overview

    HorizonWorks is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support active construction projects in collaboration with a major developer partner. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a full PM position while gaining hands-on exposure to project execution, coordination, and field operations.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support Project Manager in day-to-day project coordination
    • Track submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
    • Assist with schedule updates and progress tracking
    • Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and design teams
    • Participate in site walks and field inspections
    • Help identify and track quality issues and corrective actions
    • Maintain organized project records and reporting

    Qualifications

    • 2–5 years of construction management or related experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
    • Familiarity with tools like Procore, ACC, or e-Builder is a plus
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Willingness to be in the field regularly

    What We're Looking For

    • Someone developing a construction mindset (not just administrative)
    • Detail-oriented with ability to follow through
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    Skills

    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Construction Supportunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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