Assistant Construction Project Manager

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision for dependets

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Plans

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Mentoring Program

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. seeks a capable construction professional to support preconstruction, coordination and project execution for commercial interior, healthcare and mission-critical projects.

This role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and a BS in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred. The company offers an employee-owned culture with comprehensive benefits, including a robust 401k, ESOP and annual salary range of $82,000 to $94,000, along with

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects.
• Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preconstruction planning activities and project startup and execution planning.
• Coordinate project documentation workflows and financial management activities.
• Coordinate project communication and stakeholder alignment and field coordination.
• Assist with schedules, logistics, procurement activities and turnover requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Essential Skills

• Support business development and preconstruction efforts by coordinating pursuit information, reviewing RFP requirements, assisting with client presentations, organizing project information, and supporting conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and lump sum budgeting activities.
• Coordinate preconstruction planning activities by aligning project documentation, logistics planning, constructability reviews, procurement requirements, value engineering efforts, general conditions, and field input to support successful project execution.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement activities by preparing bid packages, maintaining bidder information, managing proposal collection, clarifying scope requirements, leveling proposals, supporting award recommendations, and tracking subcontract execution.
• Coordinate project startup and execution planning by supporting kickoff meetings, organizing project controls, assisting with schedules, logistics, procurement activities, communication plans, and alignment between project leadership, field teams, and project stakeholders.
• Manage assigned project documentation workflows by coordinating RFIs, submittals, document distribution, project logs, reporting requirements, and follow-up activities to maintain accurate project information.
• Support project financial management activities by coordinating cost tracking, reviewing commitments, assisting with change order documentation, supporting billing workflows, updating CMiC information, and maintaining accurate project financial records.
• Coordinate project communication and stakeholder alignment by preparing meeting agendas, documenting meeting minutes, tracking action items, supporting OAC meetings, coordinating project updates, and maintaining communication among owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Support construction operations and field coordination by working with project managers and field leadership on scheduling activities, procurement tracking, QA/QC requirements, safety coordination, site visits, logistics planning, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate project closeout activities by tracking punch list completion, organizing closeout documentation, coordinating trade partner deliverables, supporting turnover requirements, and assisting with Day Two work.
• Contribute to team development and process improvement by supporting intern involvement, mentorship activities, recruiting efforts, training initiatives, lessons learned, and consistent application of project systems and workflows.

Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Please note: This role must have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you have questions on your job description as outlined, please contact your supervisor or Human Resources.

What We Offer

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are:

Core Values

• Safety
• Service
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Excellence
• Leadership
• Innovation

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred.

Work Experience

Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods required 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects required.

Salary range

$82,000 - $94,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

With a robust national footprint, Clune Construction stands as a leading general contractor with offices across the United States. Clune’s workforce of talented employee-owners manages an annual project portfolio exceeding $5 billion in commercial and Mission Critical ventures. At the heart of Clune’s success lies its steadfast dedication to client satisfaction. Rooted in the core values of safety, service, teamwork, respect, excellence, leadership, and innovation, Clune Construction is committed to providing exceptional construction services to our clients and business partners and delivering results that continuously exceed expectations. When you are an employee owner, you feel personally invested in providing exceptional service to the diverse group of clients and industries we work with as a company. It’s part of believing in a shared fate mentality and that’s exactly what sets us apart. At Clune, we value the presence of a family-oriented culture, where we support and challenge our employee owners to be their best. We work together as a team and value quality and integrity in all the work that we do.