Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

LVI Associates; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Team culture

Competitive compensation

Impactful projects

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects in the Western Chicago Suburbs. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and owners to help ensure safety, schedule, cost control, and top quality.

The role offers exposure to diverse project types, collaborative culture, and opportunities to advance into Project Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Civil Eng, Architecture, or related field.
• 2+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Understanding of construction documents, scheduling, and project controls.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction management software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing commercial construction projects throughout all phases of construction.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Support subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration activities.
• Coordinate project communications between clients, design teams, field personnel, and subcontractors.
• Assist in tracking project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost reports.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify potential conflicts and scope gaps.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
• Support project scheduling and monitor key milestones.
• Assist with permitting, inspections, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain organized project records and document control systems.
• Work with field teams to address project issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Promote jobsite safety, quality control, and client satisfaction.

Skills

RFI management

Shop drawings

Budget tracking

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Civil Eng/Arch

Tools

CM software

MS Office

Job description

Join a well-established commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple market sectors. This organization offers a collaborative environment, a diverse project portfolio, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals while advancing your career in project management.

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Western Chicago Suburbs

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple market sectors. This organization offers a collaborative environment, a diverse project portfolio, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals while advancing your career in project management.

Position Overview

The Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and owners to help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing commercial construction projects throughout all phases of construction.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Support subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration activities.
• Coordinate project communications between clients, design teams, field personnel, and subcontractors.
• Assist in tracking project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost reports.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify potential conflicts and scope gaps.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
• Support project scheduling and monitor key milestones.
• Assist with permitting, inspections, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain organized project records and document control systems.
• Work with field teams to address project issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Promote jobsite safety, quality control, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role.
• Understanding of construction documents, contracts, scheduling, and project controls.
• Experience working with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial Construction
• Retail Construction
• Public Sector Projects
• Self-Storage Facilities
• Healthcare Projects
• Hospitality Projects
• Educational Facilities
• Interior Renovations
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Multifamily Construction

What We Offer

• Stable pipeline of commercial construction projects.
• Exposure to a diverse range of project types and clients.
• Career advancement opportunities into Project Management.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, high-profile projects from conception through completion.