CAA ICON - Assistant Project Manager (Chicago)

Who We Are A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the industry’s leading owner’s representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues. With more than 100 sports, entertainment, and public assembly projects and over 2,500 consulting engagements, CAA ICON has managed the development of many of the most successful venues around the world with experience spanning 11 professional sports leagues and over $45 billion over the last 21 years in business. CAA ICON offers world‑class service in the areas of feasibility and planning, project management, and consulting. Role Overview In this role, you will assist the Project Manager, Director, and Executive throughout the entire project phase, including design, construction, and completion of large‑scale venue projects. You will be responsible for document control, communications, and all administrative functions to support the project team. Interact with Owners/Clients, Architects/Engineers, and Subcontractors and project stakeholders in a professional and tactful manner on a regular basis. Responsibilities Attend regularly scheduled project meetings Assist in organizing the project file system Assist in getting meetings scheduled with project team members Maintain minutes of relevant project‑related meetings Ensure the Construction Manager is implementing and maintaining its site logistics/utilization plans. Interface as necessary with adjacent and affected stakeholders Assist in tracking open RFIs, Non‑Conformance Logs, and submittals to ensure that the design team is providing the timely information needed to advance the work in the field Update and assist in maintaining the CAA ICON project tracking logs Review and log on‑site inspection reports Assist with assuring the highest standard of quality Identify, monitor, and track all owner open issues to ensure timely and effective resolution Assist in the preparation of each monthly pay application for processing Assist in compiling and assembling project deliverables Assist in identifying/resolving obstacles to completing the project on time and to budget Ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards Requirements 3‑5 years of experience in the construction or a related services industry Bachelor’s Degree Required (Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or like industry) Exceptional communication and organizational skills Self‑starter with the ability to work independently Multi‑tasking and the ability to problem‑solve and master new concepts in a short period of time Familiarity with the Microsoft suite of software (Word, Excel, Project, Teams, OneDrive, etc) Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and terminology in the construction industry, including scheduling and cost estimating preferred Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules Detail‑oriented, organized in thought, process, and action, as well as creative, analytical, and collaborative Location This role is based in Chicago, IL. Compensation The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $70,000 - $100,000. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401K Plan Paid Vacation / Holidays Paid Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) Voluntary Life Insurance Telemedicine Paid Parental Leave and Other Paid Leaves of Absence Adoption Benefits Educational Assistance Mental Health Resources Employee Assistance Plan Equal Employment Opportunity Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Artists Agency