Assistant Project Manager; Construction

Job Overview

This is a true APM seat—own financial tracking, help drive buyout and change orders, and start managing pieces of the project instead of just supporting them. Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year.

Hosted by:
Don Seawall.

We’re a well‑established Chicagoland General Contractor with a consistent pipeline of commercial and mixed‑use work. We’re known for structured project execution, strong subcontractor relationships, and promoting from within.

• Clear step up from Sr. PE into project management ownership
• Direct exposure to costs, contracts, and client communication
• Tight PM/Super partnership—no silos
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, strong benefits

• Support PM with budget tracking, cost reports, forecasting, and buyout
• Draft and manage change orders from pricing through approval
• Coordinate subcontractors on scope clarifications and compliance
• Lead portions of OAC and subcontractor meetings
• Review pay apps, code invoices, and track project financials
• Oversee closeout items, including punch, O&Ms, and turnover docs

• Typically 4–7 years with a GC/CM (PE → Sr. PE background ideal)
• Comfortable managing cost, schedule, and documentation
• Procore/Bluebeam experience preferred
  
  Bachelor’s in CM, Civil, or related (or equivalent experience)

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