Assistant Construction PM – Chicago | Fast-Track Career

GH Engage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage, a Chicago-based general contractor, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their team. You will support the PM on live commercial projects, including tenant improvements and ground-up work, and help drive project success from buyout to closeout.

The role suits an early-career CM grad eager to progress quickly in a well-known regional firm with a strong project portfolio and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Ideal: Construction Management degree or substantial commercial construction experience.
• Experience on commercial projects would be highly valued.
• Ability to commute to the West Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Support the PM through buyout, construction and closeout on live commercial projects.
• Prepare, issue and track subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders.
• Manage submittals, RFIs and document control.
• Help maintain project schedules with the PM and superintendent, tracking look-aheads and procurement dates.
• Track budgets, cost reports and monthly pay applications.

Skills

Construction management

Commercial construction experience

Schedule coordination

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

GH Engage, a Chicago-based general contractor, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their team. You will support the PM on live commercial projects, including tenant improvements and ground-up work, and help drive project success from buyout to closeout.

The role suits an early-career CM grad eager to progress quickly in a well-known regional firm with a strong project portfolio and competitive compensation.