For the past 35 years, my client has grown to be one of Chicago's most reputable General Contractors and as we look ahead in 2025, they have a strong backlog of commercial, office, healthcare, education and mid-rise projects and need an Assistant Project Manager to help run them.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working for a General Contractor on both ground-up and renovation projects
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in leading the project team; takes initiative in managing information, establishing expectations and maintaining quality and cost effectiveness in the overall project
Solicits vendors for pricing; recommends contract awards
Assemble and prepare complete and well thought-out estimates; perform quantity takeoffs and bid evaluations; clarify specific information and assumptions
Prepare accurate and concise contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders
Chases and reviews subcontractor submittals, verifying conformance to contract documents
Spots business development opportunities; performs follow-up calls chasing bids; helps to negotiate and close deals