Assistant Project Manager

Appleton Finn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Vehicle allowance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support major heavy civil infrastructure projects in the Chicago area. You will work with project engineers and field leadership to ensure safety, timeliness, budget adherence and high-quality outcomes.

The role offers significant responsibility, exposure to complex projects, and opportunities to advance toward Project Manager level, with a clear progression path and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Experience on heavy civil, transportation, roadway, bridge or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, cost management and contract administration.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting field operations.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and execution of heavy civil construction projects.
• Partner with Superintendents, Project Engineers and senior management to achieve objectives.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, costs and milestones.
• Assist with forecasting, cost reporting and profitability projections.
• Review contract documents, drawings and project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and subcontractor coordination.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and take action to keep projects on track.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and project procedures.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and junior team members.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

A nationally recognized heavy civil contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support major infrastructure projects across the Chicago area.

Working closely with project and field leadership, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This role offers significant responsibility, exposure to complex civil projects and a clear pathway toward Project Manager-level opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and execution of heavy civil construction projects
• Partner with Superintendents, Project Engineers and senior management to achieve project objectives
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, costs and key milestones
• Assist with forecasting, cost reporting and profitability projections
• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and subcontractor coordination
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Identify potential schedule, scope and budget risks, taking action to keep projects on track
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality and project procedures
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and junior project team members
• Provide regular progress updates and project reporting to senior leadership

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field preferred
• Previous experience working on heavy civil, transportation, roadway, bridge or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost management and contract administration
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting field operations
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills
• Ability to build productive relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000 to $115,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and long-term career progression