Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Globetrotters Engineering is a full-service professional organization based in beautiful downtown Chicago, with remote work opportunities to work in downstate Illinois and Tampa, Florida area. We are proud to have served the public and private sectors since 1974, drawing upon highly qualified and experienced staff with diverse expertise to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive services to our clients. Globetrotters is committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve. 

Globetrotters is a three-time honoree of the Best & Brightest Company to Work For® award (2024, 2025, 2026) and was also recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Engineering in 2025. These distinguished awards recognize organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and demonstrate innovative business practices.

Position Summary: 

Our onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is looking to add a driven and collaborative Assistant Project Manager - BHS in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program at O’Hare International Airport. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team.

Reporting to the Baggage Handling System (BHS) Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex baggage handling system projects at O'Hare International Airport. This role serves as a key liaison between the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), client representatives, consultants, and the appointed Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in stakeholder coordination, interface management, design and construction oversight, value engineering, risk management, problem resolution, reporting, and the preparation of presentations and project documentation. The role also provides day-to-day technical and administrative support throughout all phases of project delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting with the development of project plans, contract packages, procurement documents, and project execution strategies; providing technical support during design and construction; and coordinating project activities with internal and external stakeholders. The Assistant Project Manager will conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction progress, facilitate the Request for Information (RFI) and submittal review processes, assist in evaluating proposed design changes, and support the technical review of design and construction documents for compliance with project requirements.

Additional responsibilities include monitoring project schedules, tracking the CMAR's required reporting and contractual compliance, participating in project meetings and technical workshops, documenting action items, and supporting issue resolution. In the absence of the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager may serve as the acting Project Manager, providing leadership and ensuring continuity of project operations.

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, required. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager within an engineering, environmental, construction, or related professional services organization.
• Experience supporting the design and construction of projects with a minimum construction value of $100 million.
• Demonstrated project management experience throughout the design and construction phases of vertical building projects.
• Working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction processes, building systems and technologies, contract administration, project delivery methods, team leadership, and client relationship management.
• Experience managing or supporting vertical design and construction projects.
• Ability to work onsite full-time at O'Hare International Airport as part of the Program Management Team.
• Experience with airline data systems, building management systems (BMS), and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEPFP) systems.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) for project coordination and delivery.
• Experience working on aviation design or construction management projects.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including Design-Build, CMAR, or Progressive Design-Build.
• Professional certification or licensure is preferred, including one or more of the following: Project Management Professional (PMP), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Professional™, Professional Engineer (PE), or Registered Architect (RA).
• Ability to work onsite full time at O’Hare International Airport with the program management team 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 – 145,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.