Assistant Project Manager Job at Michael Page in Chicago

Assistant Project Manager

Our client is a top general contractor located in the western suburbs of Chicago - primary focus on healthcare and higher education construction projects. Due to a strong pipeline, they are immediately seeking the appointment of an experienced and driven construction assistant project manager to help lead multiple projects across the Chicagoland area with the project manager.

Job 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

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

2-3 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

What's on Offer

Competitive base salary between $80,000 and $90,000, 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

Paid paternity leave