Assistant Project Manager (Heavy Civil Construction)

Assistant Project Manager Opportunity | Premier Chicagoland Heavy Civil Contractor Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year Job is hosted by: Collin Walsh Join a well-established civil contractor with a strong presence across the Midwest, delivering complex site development and infrastructure projects. This organization specializes in mass grading, excavation, paving, and full-site development, supporting a wide range of commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. Why join us? Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonuses Annual and project-based bonus opportunities tied to performance and company success Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Life and disability coverage Vehicle Allowance / Company Vehicle Company laptop, phone, and access to leading construction management software Generous PTO structure plus paid holidays Clear Career Growth Path Defined trajectory to Project Manager and beyond Mentorship from senior leadership and field experts Stable Pipeline of Work Strong backlog of projects across commercial, industrial, and public sectors Team-Driven Culture What You’ll Do Support Project Managers in executing heavy civil and site development projects Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and cost control Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams Manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation Help maintain quality, safety, and production tracking Participate in project meetings with internal teams and clients Track quantities, productivity, and change orders What We’re Looking For 2–5 years of experience in construction Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred Experience with earthwork, excavation, or site development is a strong plus Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, boots-on-the-ground environment Familiarity with tools like Procore, HCSS, or similar platforms is a plus Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot