Assistant Project Manager | Chicago Developer​/GC | WFH

Downtown Chicago | Hybrid - Work From Home 2-3 Days Per Week

We are partnered with a growing, vertically integrated real estate developer and general contractor looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to its Chicago construction team.

This is a GC-side project management position, supporting the construction of the company's multifamily, mixed-use and commercial developments throughout Chicago.

The role offers the responsibilities and career progression of a traditional general contractor, with the added benefit of working alongside the development team and gaining exposure to how projects are acquired, designed, financed and brought to market.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
• Assisting with subcontractor buyout and scope reviews
• Reviewing pay applications, budgets and cost reports
• Coordinating subcontractors, consultants and internal project teams
• Supporting project schedules, procurement and material tracking
• Attending owner, architect and contractor meetings
• Assisting with quality control, closeout and turnover

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager
• Multifamily, mixed-use or commercial construction experience
• Strong knowledge of standard GC project-management processes
• The ambition to progress into a Project Manager position

The company offers a strong pipeline of Chicago-based work, direct exposure to senior leadership, excellent career progression and a flexible hybrid schedule with the ability to work from home two to three days per week.