Assistant Project Manager - Construction & Field Liaison

RWE Design Build; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Long-term/short-term disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

RWE Design Build in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing commercial construction projects. The role bridges office and field operations by managing documentation, assisting with schedules and budgets, and communicating with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction or project support, knowledge of building codes, and fluency with

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and proactive attitude.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers to maintain workflow.
• Track milestones and deliverables; maintain logs, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, and invoices with attention to detail.
• Monitor costs and assist with progress billings and budget adjustments.
• Conduct site visits to ensure progress, quality, and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

RWE Design Build in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing commercial construction projects. The role bridges office and field operations by managing documentation, assisting with schedules and budgets, and communicating with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction or project support, knowledge of building codes, and fluency with