Assistant Project Manager - Construction & Utilities

Dakota Matting and Environmental Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Dakota Matting & Environmental Solutions seeks an Assistant Project Manager to oversee construction projects from start to finish, split between the office and active job sites. You will support Project Managers in keeping projects on schedule and on budget while building strong client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role offers exposure to estimating, bidding, execution, and closeout, with opportunities to advance as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with internal teams, contractors, and clients to define goals and deliverables.
• Strong ability to foster relationships with clients and stakeholders for long-term partnerships.
• Proactive mindset with problem solving and project execution skills.
• Knowledge of construction estimating and takeoffs; ability to learn estimating software.
• Proven ability to track progress, maintain records, and manage documents efficiently.
• Proficiency with project management tools like MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning and execution of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and objectives.
• Prepare timelines, budgets, and status reports to monitor progress.
• Update stakeholders on project developments and maintain clear communication.
• Monitor progress and address issues impacting timelines or budgets.
• Assist with preparing proposals, contracts, and project documentation.
• Support planning and coordinating all aspects of construction with engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Gather data for plans and drawings and facilitate team communication.
• Present project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Adapt to changing requirements and support various tasks.
• Prepare project estimates analyzing scope, materials, labor, and equipment.
• Perform detailed takeoffs from drawings to support bidding and procurement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Client relations

Project coordination

Problem solving

Proposal support

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Takeoff software

MS Office

Job description

Dakota Matting & Environmental Solutions seeks an Assistant Project Manager to oversee construction projects from start to finish, split between the office and active job sites. You will support Project Managers in keeping projects on schedule and on budget while building strong client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role offers exposure to estimating, bidding, execution, and closeout, with opportunities to advance as the company grows.