Assistant Project Manager

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Assistant Project Manager Commercial Construction

If you're early in your project management career and want more than just pushing paperwork, this is a good opportunity to actually learn how projects get built from the inside out.

I'm working with an Chicago area commercial general contractor that's looking to bring on an Assistant Project Manager to support and grow alongside experienced PMs and field teams. This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in the full lifecycle of projectsnot just one piece of it.

What you'll be doing You'll work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to help keep projects on trackhandling the details that make everything run smoothly while learning how decisions are made at a higher level.

Support projects from preconstruction through closeout
Help manage submittals, RFIs, and project documentation
Assist with subcontractor coordination and communication
Track budgets, change orders, and project costs
Stay involved with scheduling and project updates
Communicate with clients, design teams, and internal staff
Spend time both in the office and on-site to understand how things come together in the field

What they're looking for

15 years of experience in commercial construction (APM, Project Engineer, or similar)
Basic understanding of construction processes and documentation
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep multiple things moving at once
Comfortable communicating with different personalitiesfield and office
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is helpful but not required

What you'll get out of it

Real exposure to how projects are runnot just a support role
Mentorship from experienced PMs and field leaders
A clear path into a full Project Manager role
Stable pipeline of commercial work and a team that keeps things practical

Compensation includes base salary, bonus potential, and full benefits.

If you're at the point where you want to learn faster and take on more responsibility, this is a solid next step.

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