Job Description
Assistant Project Manager
Work on ground-up multifamily projects from start to finish in Chicago. Earn $90K-$105K with room to grow.
About Our Client
Our client is a growing construction firm with a strong focus on multifamily residential development throughout the Chicagoland market. Known for its commitment to quality construction, collaboration, and project execution, the company is continuing to expand its project pipeline and is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of ground-up multifamily developments.
Job Description
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, design teams, and ownership groups to coordinate and execute ground-up multifamily construction projects. The ideal candidate has direct experience working on new-construction multifamily developments and is eager to take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative project team. Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing ground-up multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
- Support the development and maintenance of project budgets, construction schedules, and project forecasts.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and field personnel to maintain project progress.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
- Track and manage change orders, subcontractor scopes, purchase orders, and contract documentation.
- Assist with subcontractor buyout, procurement, bid reviews, and cost analysis.
- Monitor project milestones and proactively identify potential schedule, budget, and quality concerns.
- Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication among project stakeholders.
- Assist with monthly cost reporting, pay applications, budget reconciliations, and financial tracking.
- Help coordinate inspections, permitting requirements, quality control, and compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and support punch-list completion, turnover, and final closeout activities.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive construction professional with a solid foundation in project coordination and a demonstrated interest in multifamily development. Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or in a similar construction project management role.
- Direct experience with ground-up multifamily residential construction is required. Candidates with only renovation, tenant improvement, or commercial interiors experience will not meet the primary project requirement.
- Working knowledge of construction schedules, budgets, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Experience working with general contractors, construction managers, or multifamily developers.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable platforms.
- A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $105,000, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work on ground-up multifamily residential developments.
- Exposure to the full construction project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout.
- A collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The opportunity to take on greater project management responsibility as the company continues to grow.
Job summary:
Sector Construction Sub Sector Project Manager Industry Property Where Chicago Contract Type PermanentNumbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$105,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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