Assistant Project Manager

Tri City Group; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in DeKalb, IL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to keep projects organized and support execution from pre-construction through closeout. You will handle documentation, submittals, and coordination with teams and vendors.

The role requires 1–2 years of construction or project coordination experience, familiarity with construction documents, and tools like Procore and Bluebeam. Strong communication and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of construction or project coordination experience.
• Familiarity with construction documents, submittals, and project workflows.
• Experience with Procore and Bluebeam preferred.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with documentation, submittals, and scope tracking.
• Assist with gathering quotes, takeoffs, and responding to RFIs/RFQs.
• Review quotes for scope gaps, pricing changes, and completeness.
• Maintain current drawings, specifications, and project documentation across platforms.
• Assist with shop drawings and submittal coordination.
• Track subcontractors, equipment, and quoted items.
• Support weekly reporting (labor, schedule progress, milestones, delivery updates).
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with project closeout, including warranties, O&M manuals, and as-builts.
• Help coordinate vendor start-up, site access, and owner training.

Skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager for an opening in DeKalb, IL. The Assistant Project Manager plays a key role in keeping projects organized, maintaining accurate information, and supporting execution from pre-construction through closeout.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support project teams with documentation, submittals, and scope tracking
• Assist with gathering quotes, takeoffs, and responding to RFIs/RFQs
• Review quotes for scope gaps, pricing changes, and completeness
• Maintain current drawings, specifications, and project documentation across platforms
• Assist with shop drawings and submittal coordination
• Track subcontractors, equipment, and quoted items
• Support weekly reporting (labor, schedule progress, milestones, delivery updates)
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors
• Assist with project closeout, including warranties, O&M manuals, and as-builts
• Help coordinate vendor start-up, site access, and owner training

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of construction or project coordination experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with construction documents, submittals, and project workflows
• Experience with tools such as Procore & Bluebeam (preferred)
• Strong organizational and document management skills

Candidates must possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This includes effective communication, a proactive approach to follow‑up, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to keep projects moving forward.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.