Assistant Project Manager - Light Industrial

Work for a company that values their employees and is valued within their community. This General Contractor is looking for an assistant project manager to work alongside some of the most well-known Project Managers in the Chicagoland area. They offer a world class mentorship program and room for growth. Apply today if this sounds like something you are interested in!!

Client Details

Our client is a premier general contractor located in the western suburbs of Chicago - primary focus on light industrial and tenant interiors construction projects. Due to a strong pipeline, they are immediately seeking the appointment of an experienced and driven construction assistant project manager to assist with multiple projects across the Chicagoland area with the project manager.

Description

• Contacting subcontractors and vendors during bid process
• Project scope of work development
• Project planning and implementation of activities
• Document management and logging including safety documentation, submittals, drawing logs, RFIs, transmittals, close out documents, meeting minutes
• Subcontractor and superintendent coordination
• Travel to job sites as required by PM and/or superintendents

Profile

To secure this position, you will be a driven and motivated construction professional with previous experience working on commercial, industrial or multifamily projects. The successful Assistant Project Manager:

• 2+ years of experience working in the construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, civil engineering or a related field
• Manage administrative construction duties, including document control
• Prepare submittal schedules for approval and distribution
• Assist the Project Manager with change orders, subcontractor scheduling and invoicing, reviewing monthly job costs
• Assist the Superintendent with RFI reports, QA/QC documentation, and construction field operations
• Assist with preconstruction tasks, including estimating and quantification
• Collect and log closeout documents and punch lists

Job Offer

On offer for a Assistant Project Manager:

• Competitive base salary between $95,000 and $105,000, depending on level of experience
• Bonus potential
• Car allowance
• Full support needed to grow & enhance project management skills
• Full benefits package including health, vision, dental
• 401k contribution
• Mentorship programs - at all levels
• Clear development & growth plan
• Advancement opportunities within the organization
• Industry leading PTO and vacation policy
• Paid maternity
• paternity leave

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.