Assistant Project Manager

Position: Assistant Project Manager Department: Operations Reports to: Program Manager Location: Hines, IL (Jobsite is located in Hines, IL) Employment Type & Shift: Full-time benefits eligible Join Richard, Purpose Builders: Where Your Impact Matters At Richard, we’re not just another construction company – we’re the catalyst for change in the industry. As one of the fastest-growing general contractors in the nation, we offer the excitement and innovation of a startup with the stability and expertise of an established firm. We’re seeking visionaries who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional construction and make a real impact. Why Choose Richard? Culture-First Approach: People and innovation over bottom line Purpose-Driven Projects: Build structures that truly matter, from critical healthcare facilities to cutting-edge data centers Rapid Growth: Be part of a company doubling in size while maintaining quality Collaborative, Caring Culture: Clear communication and proactive problem-solving, while supporting your health, financial wellness, and career growth Direct Impact: Your ideas shape our projects and company direction Innovation Freedom: Be at the forefront of construction technology and sustainable practices At Richard, you’re not just a number – you’re a crucial part of our mission to transform the construction industry. We’re creating efficient, dynamic spaces that advance communities, sustainability, and well-being. With nearly 200 diverse contracts since 2016 and a passionate team across the nation, we offer the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique operation. Break free from corporate constraints. Join Richard, Purpose Builders, and be the architect of your career while shaping the future of construction. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your impact is visible. Job Summary As Assistant Project Manager, you will act as day‑to‑day project leader and provide overall management for assigned projects. You must prioritize, act systematically, ask questions without hesitation, vet assumptions, and ensure successful project completion and client satisfaction. You will be responsible for making decisions while appropriately weighing risk and reward and should be proactive in bringing resolutions to issues on time. Your primary focus will be to ensure that all projects are delivered within the established budget, timeline, and quality standards while adhering to all relevant federal regulations and guidelines. You will be accountable for managing project resources, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities Supervise project start‑up, completion, punch list identification and entire close‑out process. Provide leadership for aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision, and management of personnel. Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts. Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre‑activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions. Write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules, 3‑week look‑ahead and other project documents. Clearly communicate to home office, owner and subcontractors. Create contracts, negotiate scope, terms and conditions, negotiate subcontractor and owner compliance. Possess working knowledge of owner contract, subcontracts and purchase orders. Manage subcontractors in a hard‑bid capacity, ensuring subcontractor scope is maintained and contractual obligations are met. Manage schedules, SOVs, organization charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all Division 01–33. Oversee mobilization of equipment, labor and materials, including permits and third‑party requirements. Run both internal project meetings and owner project meetings—develop content, manage BIC, etc. Build P6 schedules with cost and resource loading; understand all schedule and production reports for owner and company management. Manage sub‑ and self‑performance production, including adding and removing craft staff or modifying work plans to expedite schedule. Manage P&L, change orders, key performance indicators, lead and lag measurements and vendor pay applications. Manage conditions such as stop work orders, VAAR, FAR, AIA and related clauses. Manage warranty, commissioning, CPARS, PPQ and client satisfaction. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. 5–10 years’ experience with a hard‑bid general contracting company. Thorough understanding of construction materials, methods and building systems. Experience in federal sector projects. Experience in healthcare projects. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe and Bluebeam. Excitement about working on any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) as hospital construction occurs at all hours. Experience in Davis Bacon‑Prevailing wage or Union‑required projects. Ability to pass a background investigation and a drug test. Desire to stay and grow with a company that will mentor, train and educate you. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Arbitration and Mediation experience preferred. OSHA and EM‑385‑1‑3 management, CAPP management, safety reporting systems management. Experience managing projects $20MM+. Benefits At Richard, we believe in showing the same gratitude and care to our team members that we do in our projects. This position comes with a competitive salary to match your level of experience and includes competitive benefits such as: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Health Savings Account (HSA) option. 15 days of paid time off (PTO). 7 paid holidays. All new hires will be immediately eligible to participate in RICHARD’s Annual Bonus Program starting on your first day of employment. Company 401(k) matching contributions. Parental leave policy. Fully paid two‑month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10‑year anniversary with the company. All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills‑based training and leadership development programs. Richard is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Richard