Assistant Project Manager

One of our clients in Greater Chicago is looking to take on an Assistant Project Manager. This is a rare opportunity for construction graduates to start a longstanding career with the #1 mechanical/plumbing contractor in Greater Chicago.

• Prepare project schedule and manage deadlines
• Effectively communicate project progress to key stakeholders
• Help create project schedules, resource plans, and timelines
• Review project plans, specifications, RFIs, and blueprints
• Coordinate with PMs, foremen, and field staff to align on work activities and sequence of installation
• Assist with estimation and bidding process – track project costs, prepare cost reports, and monitor budget (under guidance of the PM)
• Help with project close‑out tasks: assist in preparing punch lists, gathering as‑built drawings, and creating turnover documentation
• Understand and help enforce plumbing codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Ensure job site logging of safety incidents / near misses, and that safety meetings / protocols are followed

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management
• 1‑2 years' experience with plumbing projects preferred, but not required
• Experience in plumbing project management or estimation is a bonus

$60,000 – $90,000 (dependant on experience)

• 401k with company match
• PTO
• Yearly bonus
• Annual promotion and salary reviews
• Training and certification subsidy

Entry level

Full-time

Construction