Assistant Project Manager Construction

Diverse Solutions Group, Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Solutions Group, Inc. seeks an Assistant Construction Project Manager to oversee schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance on federal construction programs. You will coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, procurement, and agencies from pre-construction through close-out.

Requirements include 3+ years in government-focused construction coordination and a U.S. citizenship, with familiarity in FAR/DFARS and payroll reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination with a focus on government contracting
• USA citizen
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS and public works compliance
• Familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with project management software
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
• Author RFIs and manage submittal logs, shop drawings, data, and coordination
• Maintain DFOWs and Three-Phase Control activities (Preparatory meetings, inspections)
• Oversee field reporting: QC plans, daily reports, deficiency logs, closeout docs
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and wage reporting requirements

Skills

Project coordination

Government contracting

Multitasking

Communication skills

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary

As the Assistant Construction Project Manager, you will play a vital role in managing project schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance requirements for federal government construction projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, subcontractors, procurement, and government agencies to ensure smooth and successful project execution from pre-construction through close-out.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls

• Project schedules
• 3-week look-ahead schedules
• Action item logs
• Deliverable tracking
• Procurement tracking
• Project dashboards
• Risk tracking

RFI & Submittal Management

• Authoring RFIs
• Managing submittal logs
• Shop drawings
• Product data
• Samples
• Technical coordination
• Tracking approvals and resubmittals

DFOWs (Definable Features of Work)

Three-Phase Control

• Preparatory Meetings
• Initial Inspections
• Follow-Up Inspections

Manage Field Reporting

• QC Plans
• Daily QC Reports
• Deficiency logs
• Closeout documentation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, with a strong focus on government contracting
• USA Citizen
• Knowledge of federal contracting procedures (FAR, DFARS) and public works compliance
• Familiarity with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and other reporting requirements
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in project management software
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred (but not required with equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification