Assistant Project Manager

McShane Construction Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Dental, & Health Coverage

401(k) with up to 4% Company Match

Company-paid Life and Disability

Student Loan Assistance

15 PTO Days

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

McShane Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support multi-family, industrial, or commercial construction projects. You’ll learn to drive safety, timeliness, and quality across the project lifecycle while preparing schedules, buyout documents, and risk plans.

Role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of construction management experience. This in-person position is split between a local office and jobsite in Madison, WI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of project controls, construction methods, building codes and safety regulations.
• Ability to use or learn construction management software (CMiC, Bluebeam, Salus, PlanGrid, MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preconstruction activities: proposals, bid analysis, constructability reviews, and preliminary project schedules.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Project controls

Code compliance

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

CMiC

Bluebeam

Salus

PlanGrid

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

McShane Construction is looking for an Assistant Project Manager! As Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality multi-family, industrial, or commercial construction projects, while building skills to eventually lead projects as Project Manager. Through the entire project lifecycle, you’ll learn industry best practices for ensuring safety, timeliness, and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

Company Benefits

• Vision, Dental, & Health Coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance
• 15 PTO Days
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities

Preconstruction

• Assist with and learn to review proposals, bid analysis, constructability reviews, and preliminary project schedules.

Project Controls

• Assist with analyzing and managing owner contracts, ensuring compliance with claim provisions.
• Prepare purchase orders, subcontracts, and risk mitigation plans during buyout phases.
• Administer project control documents to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with subcontractor and owner changes.

Schedule Management

• Develop or assist with the preparation of project schedules and updates.

Quality Management

• Advocate for project excellence by assisting with the implementation of quality standards.
• Rectify items identified in monthly consultant inspection reports.

Safety

• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing the company’s Safety Program and ensuring site-specific safety plans are completed.
• Conduct job site safety audits and recommend corrective actions at weekly coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction management
• Knowledge of project controls and construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations
• Ability to use or learn construction management software (CMiC, Bluebeam, Salus, PlanGrid, MS Project, Primavera P6)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Full-time, in-person role split between the local office and assigned jobsite.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

McShane Construction, established in 1984, is a national award‑winning general contractor specializing in multi‑family, industrial, commercial, and healthcare markets. As a female‑owned and led business, we are committed to integrity, innovation, and collaboration, offering a rewarding career environment. With headquarters in Rosemont, IL, and regional offices in Auburn, AL, Madison, WI, Nashville, TN, and Phoenix, AZ, our impact spans nationwide.

McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.