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Assistant Project Manager

Michael Page
  • Chicago, IL
    2 days ago

    Job Description

      • Support the planning and delivery of construction projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are maintained.
      • Coordinate with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients to keep projects moving forward.
      • Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, forecasts, change orders, and financial reporting.
      • Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, contracts, and project documentation.
      • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and help resolve issues before they impact delivery.
      • Support compliance with government contracting requirements, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and MBE/WBE participation goals.
      • Contribute to site safety, quality control, inspections, and project closeout.



    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.

    Build your career, make your mark, and help shape the communities of tomorrowCompetitive base salary and benefits + ESOP
    • 2+ years experience in construction project management, ideally with a general contractor.
    • Exposure to public-sector or government construction projects is highly desirable.
    • Understanding of construction processes, project schedules, budgets, contracts, and documentation.
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the confidence to take initiative.
    • A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

    An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join an established construction firm delivering impactful government, municipal, institutional, and infrastructure projects.

    Working alongside experienced project leadership, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering projects from preconstruction through completion, gaining exposure to project financials, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and client management. This is an opportunity to take ownership, develop your expertise, and see the tangible results of your work.

    On Offer for the Project Manager

      • Competitive compensation aligned with your experience.
      • Hands-on project ownership with the opportunity to make a real contribution.
      • Career progression through mentorship and exposure to experienced project leaders.
      • High-impact projects that deliver tangible value to local communities.
      • Room to grow your skills, take on greater responsibility, and build a long-term career in construction.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1976
    Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

    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.

    The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

    In the US, we focus on the areas of:

    • Advisory
    • Banking and Financial Services
    • Finance and Accounting
    • Engineering and Manufacturing
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology
    • Legal
    • Marketing
    • Page Personnel Office Support
    • Oil and Gas
    • Procurement and Supply Chain
    • Real Estate and Construction
    • Sales

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Project Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cost Forecastingunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Financial Projectionsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Government Contractsunmatched
    • Government Requirementsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procurement Managementunmatched
    • Project Close-Outunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched

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