Assistant Project Manager; Design and Construction

Assistant Project Manager (Design and Construction)

Chicago, IL

Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for our Chicago office who will work on a variety of projects.

• You have 2+ years of development and project management experience, ideally in an Owner’s Representative environment
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, or a related field
• You assist with the development and completion of project-specific tasks as required to meet or exceed the expectations of the client and fulfill contractual obligations
• You support the planning and analysis of conceptual design issues and pre‑construction
• You coordinate and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents
• You effectively review, understand, and enforce contractual requirements for design and construction professionals and assist project management staff in generating contracts and addenda.
• You understand the building permit process and support the design and construction professionals in securing the permit
• You effectively meet with contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to review the project status and resolve issues
• You responsibly maintain and follow up on project open item lists
• You direct and/or document project meetings
• You review and analyze potential changes to the budget
• You monitor the construction budget and schedule, including updating and maintaining a web‑based project
• You actively observe and report on the construction process and construction‑related issues (field reports, job walks, etc.)
• You manage the project process to a successful close‑out

• You are a motivated self‑starter with a positive attitude
• You operate with a high level of personal integrity and business ethics, thriving in a collaborative team environment
• You demonstrate flexible thinking and would consider yourself coachable and able to accept constructive feedback on tasks, interactions, and activities needed to complete your work.
• You have a polished presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have strong interpersonal skills (i.e., high emotional intelligence)
• You exercise enthusiasm and curiosity both about your work and within the larger real estate and construction field, committed to seeking creative solutions and new ideas to solve problems.
• You practice diligence and discipline to refine options into the optimal result
• You exude confidence and courage to cultivate yourself as a leader
• You value fairness, and understanding is fundamental to transparency and consensus‑building

• Being part of a respected company with high‑caliber clients and projects
• A workplace that is values‑based and consciously practices its values every day
• A culture that respects work/life balance
• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Formal and informal training, leadership development, mentoring programs, and other opportunities for growth and advancement
• Quality benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, education reimbursement, and much more
• 401(k) plan with employer match

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$110,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on location, experience, skills, relevant education, and training.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.