Assistant Project Manager

Connect Search, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction staffing company in Illinois is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers and Field Staff in coordinating project activities. This role requires a proactive approach and a strong sense of responsibility while ensuring that project standards are met. Ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow within the construction management field, this position is full-time and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proactive and dedicated approach to project management.
• Ability to support project phases effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in all phases of the project.
• Provide essential support to Field Staff.
• Follow the company's established best practices.
• Identify value opportunities within the project.
• Balance client and company needs effectively.

Skills

Eager to learn

Highly collaborative

Strong sense of responsibility

Intensity in work approach

Job description

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Assistant Project Manager (APM)

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support our Project Managers and/or Superintendents in coordinating all project activities. Based in Champaign, IL, this role is crucial for ensuring that cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards are met across our construction projects.

The APM will work under the direction of the Project Manager, taking on various tasks to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of construction management.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project.
• Field Coordination: Provide essential support to Field Staff.
• Process Adherence: Follow the company's established best practices.
• Value and Opportunity Identification:
  • Identify and act on ways to add value to the project.
  • Identify and act on opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Client Management:
  • Balance client and company needs effectively.
  • Be responsive to clients' needs and display intensity in service.
  • Work cooperatively with others toward the accomplishment of a shared goal.
  • Offer to coach/assist others with less experience.
  • When problems arise, share expertise to help resolve the issue.
  • Continually build personal knowledge and expertise.
  • Be open to new ways of doing things.
• Safety & Profitability:
  • Manage with profitability in mind.
  • Make tough decisions to ensure that safety remains front and center.

Qualifications

While specific qualifications were not detailed, the ideal candidate is expected to be eager to learn, highly collaborative, and possess a strong sense of responsibility and intensity in their work approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring construction professional to grow and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive team environment.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Management, and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate