Assistant Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Strong benefits package

Clear progression to Project Manager

Work on high-profile projects

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association in Chicago, IL seeks an Assistant Project Manager (Construction) to support project teams on industrial and data center projects. You will help coordinate subcontractors, track costs, and assist with scheduling while upholding safety and quality goals.

The role offers a clear path to becoming Project Manager, with opportunities to work on high-profile projects and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with a General Contractor preferred.
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, data center, or large commercial projects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project documentation and coordination with subcontractors and clients.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, scheduling, and procurement.
• Help drive project delivery while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives.

Skills

Construction PM

RFIs & submittals

Change orders

Cost tracking

Scheduling

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Hiring: Assistant Project Manager (Construction) | Chicago, IL

I'm partnering with a leading General Contractor that specializes in industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, and data center projects to hire an Assistant Project Manager in the Chicago area

.This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to grow their career with a company delivering some of the most complex and technically demanding projects in the market.

What they're looking for

• 2-5 years of construction project management experience
• Experience with a General Contractor
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, data center, distribution, or large commercial projects preferred
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar construction software

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project documentation and coordination with subcontractors and clients
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, scheduling, and procurement
• Help drive project delivery while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives

What\'s on offer

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus potential
• Strong benefits package
• Clear progression to Project Manager
• Opportunity to work on high-profile industrial and mission-critical projects

Location: Chicago, IL