Assistant Project Manager

ATALNT; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalnt Llc is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up industrial and commercial design-build projects across the Chicago metropolitan area. You will own projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating with Superintendents, developers, REITs, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with a general contractor or design-build firm and strong budgeting, scheduling, and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience working for a commercial general contractor or design-build firm.
• Proven ground-up industrial or commercial construction experience.
• Experience managing warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, build-to-suit developments, or similar projects.
• Strong experience with budgeting, subcontractor buyout, scheduling, cost reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience working with developers, REITs, or similar CRE clients.
• Ability to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong subcontractor coordination, contract administration, and project execution.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management abilities.
• Must live within commuting distance of the Chicago area and be available for onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Manage warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, build-to-suit, and related commercial construction projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate construction activities with Superintendents, field teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, cost, quality, and contractual expectations.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, and design consultants through the design-build process.

Skills

5+ years PM experience

Ground-up projects

Budgeting & cost control

Subcontractor buyout

Scheduling & cost reporting

Client relationships

Leadership & communication

On-site project delivery

Chicago area commuting

Job description

Location: Rosemont, IL (Chicago Area)

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year, DOE

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up industrial and commercial design-build construction projects throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional with experience managing warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, build-to-suit developments, and large commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has worked directly for a general contractor or design-build firm and brings strong expertise in project budgeting, subcontractor buyout, scheduling, cost control, and client relationships.

You will take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout while working closely with Superintendents, developers, REITs, and project stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $115,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Lead industrial and commercial design-build projects from start to finish.
• Work directly with developers, REITs, owners, and brokerage firms.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, and construction execution.
• Work on projects throughout Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin.
• Collaborate with experienced construction field teams and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Manage warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, build-to-suit, and related commercial construction projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate construction activities with Superintendents, field teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, cost, quality, and contractual expectations.

Design-Build & Preconstruction

• Coordinate architects, engineers, and design consultants throughout the design-build process.
• Manage design development while maintaining project budgets and construction feasibility.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and project scopes.
• Support budgeting, constructability reviews, and value engineering.

Budgeting, Buyout & Financial Management

• Own construction budgets, cost reports, and project financial performance.
• Lead subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, buyout, and subcontract negotiations.
• Prepare and administer subcontractor agreements.
• Manage change orders, project billing, and pay applications.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and financial forecasts.

Client & Project Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary contact for owners, developers, REITs, and brokerage partners.
• Provide project progress updates and owner-facing financial reports.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to maintain project schedules and field productivity.
• Lead project meetings and proactively resolve issues.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and construction partners.

Project Closeout

• Oversee project punch lists, inspections, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate final completion and closeout requirements.
• Ensure projects are completed successfully and meet client expectations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience working directly for a commercial general contractor or design-build construction company.
• Proven ground-up industrial or commercial construction experience.
• Experience managing warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, build-to-suit developments, or similar commercial projects.
• Strong experience with construction budgeting, subcontractor buyout, scheduling, cost reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience working with developers, REITs, or similar commercial real estate clients.
• Ability to manage construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong subcontractor coordination, contract administration, and project execution skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management abilities.
• Demonstrated employment stability and a track record of successful project delivery.
• Must live within commuting distance of the Chicago area and be available for onsite project work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering industrial and commercial projects using the design-build method.
• Experience with tilt-up concrete or precast construction.
• Familiarity with pre-engineered metal building systems.
• Experience coordinating design consultants and managing design-to-budget processes.
• Experience managing multiple commercial construction stakeholders.