Assistant Project Manager

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Assistant Project Manager

On-site | Frankfort, Illinois

Malone is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Assistant Project Manager to join a growing, privately-owned manufacturing company specializing in custom architectural metal fabrication. This on-site role offers hands-on training, strong mentorship, and a clear path to becoming a full Project Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, trade school graduate, or early-career professional who wants to learn project management in a collaborative, low-red-tape environment while working closely with experienced Project Managers, engineering, drafting, and shop teams.

Position Details

• Position Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
• Location: On-site - Frankfort, IL
• Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
• Salary ranges:
  • $50k - $55k (Entry level candidates or candidates with 0-2 years of experience)
    * Training provided*
  • $55k - 75k (Based on Experience) With 3-6 years' applicable experience
• 1st Year Career Path: Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager
• Training: Hands-on training and shadowing for the first 6 months

What You'll Do

Project Coordination & Execution

• Assist with managing projects from initial submittal through fabrication and close-out
• Create schedules of values and coordinate project timelines
• Partner with drafters to lay out projects and review drawings for accuracy
• Submit drawings for engineering review and customer approval
• Track changes throughout the submittal and approval process

Vendor, Fabrication & Logistics Support

• Obtain quotes for outside materials and finishes from vendors
• Release projects to fabrication once approved
• Communicate with the shop during fabrication
• Schedule and coordinate all project-related shipments

Customer Communication & Close-Out

• Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in project meetings and provide status updates
• Prepare close-out documentation and follow up on customer needs

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 0 - 5 years' experience (will hire direct; out of college)
• Experience in project management. (If not entry level)
• Must know how to read Architectural Drawings (required)
• Must possess and exhibit a positive, "can do" attitude even in high stress situations with an unwavering commitment to "world class customer service"
• Excellent communicator (oral and written), assertive, highly organized, determined to succeed, detail oriented and enthusiastic
• Ability to focus in a busy, team environment and working with the Customer/Engineering/Drafter & Shop Supervisor in an effective manner
• Ability to conceive new approaches, streamline processes, and create customer interactions
• Strong time management skills with ability to multi-task
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings (required)
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, "can-do" mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to learn and grow into a full Project Manager role

Nice-to-Haves (Not Required):

• AutoCAD or drafting exposure
• Experience working with general contractors or subcontractors
• Background in custom fabrication or architectural products, or involving mill work, architectural design (metal custom design).

Why Join This Team?

• Career Growth: Clear promotion path into a Project Manager role
• Hands-On Training: Learn directly from experienced PMs in a supportive environment
• Family-Owned Culture: Small team, collaborative atmosphere, quick decision-making
• Stability & Growth: Business is growing with increasing project volume
• Competitive Benefits: Health insurance options, PTO, and 401(k) with company match

Both Malone and our client are equal opportunity employers.

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