Assistant Project Manager

Learn how to run your own projects through assisting a Project Manager on light industrial projects throughout the Midwest. In return, grow with the company as a valued employee and a great company culture.

Client Details

Located in the Western Suburbs of Chicago this full-service developer focuses on light industrial work throughout the United States. This mid-size GCs culture is laid back, and they put the values of their employees first. Each employee has the opportunity the grow within the company and take on more responsibility when it seems fit.

Description

• Assisting the oversight of scheduling, budgets, documentation, etc. of project from beginning to end
• Ability to lead a team by providing intentional and proactive leadership within the safety culture on site
• Assisting the oversight of management on successful construction projects
• Preparing reports on construction progress and cost for client and Senior Project Management
• Negotiate, award, and administer all subcontractors, purchase orders, and change orders on construction projects

Profile

In return for a high value compensation package, a successful candidate will possess the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields preferred
• Ground-up project experience preferred
• Design/build or light industrial experience preferred
• Experience in overseeing projects from inception to completion
• Experience with project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and contract negotiations
• Proficient in software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and web-based applications

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary starting
• 401K match and Profit Sharing in Benefits Package
• Career Stability with Business Development Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Group Life Insurance
• 3-week PTO
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Bonus per project (up to 12%)
• Laptop provided
• Cell phone provided
• New company gear provided every quarter
• Opportunity to be a mentor to Project Engineers
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage

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