Assistant Project Manager

Nenni and Associates; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing project development firm in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Project Developer/Assistant Project Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Director of Engineering and engage in a variety of project development tasks, from site evaluation to bid documentation. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and eager to blend fieldwork with office operations. A competitive compensation package is provided alongside opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Sharp, polished, early-career professional.
• Confidence in communicating clearly and handling technical documents.
• Willingness to mix field work with office execution.

Responsibilities

• Walk active and potential project sites to develop project scopes.
• Build bid documentation and perform peer reviews.
• Organize projects in Monday.com.
• Review subcontractor bids and assist in negotiations.
• Help with bulk pricing, scope comparisons, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain a database of subcontractors and trade partners.
• Prepare documentation for handoff to Project Managers.
• Assist with development paperwork and internal tracking.
• Support ongoing project development initiatives.

Skills

Project development

Communication

Technical document handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Project Developer/ Assistant Project Manager

Location: Greater Chicago Area (DuPage, Lake, Cook, McHenry Counties)

Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 base + long-term growth upside

Travel: ~2 days/week in the field 3 days remote

About the Role

We’re scaling fast and building a massive project pipeline. This is a high-impact, ground-floor opportunity to work directly alongside our Director of Engineering as his right-hand partner—owning projects from early prospect through scope, pricing, and handoff to Project Management.

This is not a traditional Project Manager role. This is a development-focused position for someone who wants exposure to real projects, real dollars, and real growth. You’ll be organizing deals, walking buildings, shaping scopes of work, building bid packages, and helping drive projects to execution.

This role is ideal for a sharp, polished, early-career professional who can communicate clearly, handle technical documents, and isn’t afraid to mix field work with office execution.

What You’ll Do

• Walk active and potential project sites and help develop project scopes

• Build bid documentation and perform peer reviews with the Director of Development

• Organize and structure projects in Monday.com

• Review subcontractor bids and assist with contractor negotiations

• Help with bulk pricing, scope comparisons, and vendor coordination

• Maintain and grow a database of subcontractors and trade partners

• Prepare documentation for handoff to Project Managers

• Assist with development paperwork and internal tracking

• Support ongoing project development initiatives across multiple counties

This is a remote role with hands-on exposure to how projects are developed, priced, and launched.