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Assistant Project Manger - 26-00339

$70k - $80k

ESPO Corporation

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Pay range: $70,000 - $80,000

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage smaller projects or assigned scopes within larger projects, including scope, schedule, and budget tracking
  • Execute buyout activities for assigned scopes, including soliciting quotes, negotiating routine vendor pricing, and issuing purchase orders
  • Prepare and review submittals; coordinate technical content with the engineering team
  • Draft RFIs and coordinate responses among the field, engineering, and design teams
  • Price routine change orders and T&M tickets for Project Manager review
  • Review labor and material costs weekly; assist the Project Manager with monthly forecasts and WIP reporting
  • Maintain project schedules under PM direction and identify schedule slippage early
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities with subcontractors; review subcontractor pay applications
  • Drive project closeout, including O&M coordination, warranties, and owner training scheduling
  • Run OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings under PM oversight
  • Mentor Project Coordinators on assigned projects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and progressive industry experience (typically 5+ years in lieu of a degree).
  • 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction project management, coordination, or field engineering
  • Minimum 1–2 years of direct experience in commercial mechanical or HVAC contracting strongly preferred.

Required Skills & Software

  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel
  • Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and shop drawings

Company Description

ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm.

ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers.
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Company Description

ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm. \r\n\r\nESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers. \r\nView jobs:

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