Assistant Project Manager - Chicago Retail Construction

• Great mentorship opportunities and clear pathways toward Project Manager roles
• Established General Contractor/Developer with a backlog through 2028

About Our Client

Our client is an established growing general contractor/developer who specializes in luxury commercial, retail, mixed-use, big-box and QSR projects.. They have a great reputation in the market and continuously do about 70% repeat business. They offer competitive salaries, excellent bonuses and a great benefits package.

• Fully integrated developer - development and construction
• Competitive bonus structure (bonus for performance, per project, and company performance)
• Little cost for healthcare/dental/vision for employee
• Work from home 2 days a week
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Diverse project portfolio all in Chicago
• Autonomy within your role

Job Description

• Work hand in hand with a Project Manager to take projects from start to finish
• Manage small owner consultants and prioritize project tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain knowledge of tasks, sequences, milestones, and critical path events
• Forecast delays in timing, materials, or resources
• Review invoices, pay applications and change orders to assure pricing accurate, fair, and comprehensive
• Coordinate all site photography and as-built record keeping

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

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in the Construction industry
• Experience in high-end retail and commercial builds
• Must engage well with high-end clientele
• Works well in a team environment but is someone who can be self-sufficient when needed
• Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients

What's on Offer

The Assistant Project Manager will receive:

• Bonus opportunity for performance, per project, and company revenue
• Car allowance and gas compensation included
• Excellent career growth opportunities - add value immediately!
• Direct communication with the leadership
• Great benefits packages with little cost to the employee
• Opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a ton of repeat business
• Work/life balance with flexible hours and autonomy

Contact

Emma Jackson

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