Assistant Project Manager

Francis Construction Group, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis Construction Group, LLC seeks an organized, tech-savvy Assistant Project Manager with an architectural background to support Senior Project Managers, Estimating, and Operations through preconstruction and construction phases of commercial projects.

The role emphasizes interpreting construction documents, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, developing bid packages, and helping bridge design intent with construction. Growth into a Project Manager role is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial construction or architecture.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience reviewing: Shop Drawings, Submittals, Product Data, RFIs.
• Experience developing trade scope sheets from construction documents.
• Strong understanding of CSI Divisions and commercial construction practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings to develop trade scope sheets.
• Assist estimators by preparing bid packages and scope narratives.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and track bid invitations.
• Review subcontractor proposals to ensure full project scope capture.
• Identify scope gaps and inconsistencies before bid submission.
• Prepare bid comparison spreadsheets and leveling analyses.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Support two Senior Project Managers with day-to-day project administration.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, samples, and material approvals.
• Review shop drawings for contract-compliant submission.
• Track procurement schedules and long-lead materials.
• Maintain project logs (RFI, Submittal, Change Order, Drawing Revision, Procurement).
• Assist in preparing owner pay apps, subcontractor pay requests, and change orders.
• Attend project meetings and document minutes.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Organize electronic project files and maintain document control.
• Assist with scheduling and project reporting.
• Develop spreadsheets, reports, and project tracking dashboards.
• Support implementation and utilization of construction management software.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organization

Tech-savvy

Education

Architecture-related bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Francis Construction Group is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy Assistant Project Manager with an architectural background to support our Senior Project Managers, Estimating Department, and Operations Team throughout the preconstruction and construction phases of commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has strong experience interpreting construction documents, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, developing bid packages, and supporting project execution from design through closeout. This individual will play a critical role in bridging design intent with construction while helping streamline processes and improve overall project efficiency.

This position is ideal for someone looking to grow into a Project Manager role while working alongside experienced construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction

• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings to develop comprehensive trade scope sheets.
• Assist estimators by preparing bid packages and scope narratives.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and track bid invitations.
• Review subcontractor proposals to ensure all project scope has been captured.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, and inconsistencies before bid submission.
• Prepare bid comparison spreadsheets and leveling analyses.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.

Project Management Support

• Support two Senior Project Managers with day-to-day project administration.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, samples, and material approvals.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents before submitting for design team review.
• Track procurement schedules and long-lead materials.
• Maintain project logs including:
  • RFI Log
  • Submittal Log
  • Change Order Log
  • Drawing Revision Log
  • Procurement Log
• Assist in preparing owner pay applications, subcontractor pay requests, and change orders.
• Attend project meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.

Technical & Administrative Support

• Serve as a technology resource for the project management team, helping improve workflows and supporting senior staff with software and digital project tools.
• Organize electronic project files and maintain document control.
• Assist with scheduling and project reporting.
• Develop spreadsheets, reports, and project tracking dashboards.
• Support implementation and utilization of construction management software.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial construction or architecture.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience reviewing:
  • Shop Drawings
  • Submittals
  • Product Data
  • RFIs
• Experience developing trade scope sheets from construction documents.
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor proposals and verify complete project coverage.
• Strong understanding of CSI Divisions and commercial construction practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.