$100,000–$115,000 Per Year
The Assistant Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting the execution of light industrial construction projects, partnering closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to drive schedule adherence, cost control, and quality standards. This position is ideal for someone looking to deepen their experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or flex-space developments while progressing toward full Project Management responsibility.Client DetailsThis well-established, mid-sized General Contractor has been delivering retail projects across the Chicagoland market for over two decades and is entering a significant growth phase backed by a strong 2026-2027 retail pipeline. The firm is known for its collaborative team environment, repeat national and regional retail clients, and clear pathways for advancement across the organization.DescriptionOur Assistant Project Manager will: Assist Project Managers through preconstruction, subcontractor buyout, and active retail project deliveryOversee RFIs, submittals, meeting documentation, change logs, and closeout trackingPartner with Superintendents and trade partners to keep retail build-outs and remodels on scheduleSupport budget management through cost tracking, pay applications, and financial forecastingCoordinate long-lead materials, vendor deliveries, and maintain organized project documentationUphold brand and quality standards while proactively resolving field issues and supporting on-site coordinationProfileThe Ideal Assistant Project Manager will have:2-5 years of experience within retail or commercial construction environmentsSolid knowledge of construction workflows, trade sequencing, and project documentation protocolsDemonstrated ability to manage concurrent tasks and meet tight retail-driven deadlinesStrong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across field teams, vendors, and ownership groupsProficient in Procore, Bluebeam, and comparable construction management platformsJob OfferWe are offering:Competitive base compensation in the $100K-$115K rangeAnnual performance-based bonus structureComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) plan with company contributionGenerous PTO and paid holidaysClear trajectory toward a Project Manager role within the retail construction divisionMPI 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.M
Michael Page International
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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