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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Join our team as an Assistant Project Manager at a fuel station in Lincoln, IL, where you will oversee small retail and commercial remodels. This role requires managing onsite operations, ensuring safety, and coordinating daily activities with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite management of small retail and commercial remodels.
• Enforce safety regulations and conduct safety audits.
• Create project schedules and coordinate with subcontractors daily.
• Document activities and report updates in project management software.
• Handle submittals, change orders, RFIs, and other related documents.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and site layouts according to specifications.
• Propose bids and determine labor and material costs for projects.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with clients onsite.
• Ensure daily job-site clean-up and set-up for the next day's operations.
• Secure and lock the site before ending the shift.
• Occasionally use basic hand and power tools.

Essential Skills

• Construction management and site construction.
• Subcontractor management experience.
• Construction Management experience, at least through an internship.
• Experience with carpentry, interiors, and labor work.
• Proficiency in daily reporting and documentation through software.
• Knowledge of job site safety, construction engineering, and inspection.
• Understanding of construction codes, drawings, and schedules.
• Familiarity with site layout and subcontractor relationships.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; Associate's degree is a minimum requirement.
• Internship to 3 years of experience working for a general contractor or related construction experience.
• Hands-on attitude and ability to work with tools.
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends based on project needs.
• Ability to travel around the Chicagoland area for projects.

Work Environment

The Assistant Construction Manager will be involved in supporting projects ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 for clients such as banks, fast-food chains, and gas stations. The candidate will spend most of their time onsite and must be comfortable working night shifts and weekends, as many remodels occur during these times. After gaining experience, there is an opportunity to work on larger projects during regular daytime hours. The office in Mokena, IL, has a family-oriented atmosphere with 20-25 full-time employees. The role involves working 40-55 hours per week, including occasional Saturdays. The office features a secure area for trucks and equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.85/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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