Assistant Project Manager — Fast Track to PM in Industrial

GH Engage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Clear progression to Project Manager

Job summary

GH Engage is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Chicago area to support delivery on industrial, manufacturing, and data center projects. This role focuses on coordination, documentation, and proactive assistive tasks across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and clients to uphold safety, quality, and schedule objectives while refining budgeting and scheduling processes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of construction project management experience
• Experience with a General Contractor
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, data center, distribution, or large commercial projects preferred
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar construction software
• Support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project documentation and coordination with subcontractors and clients
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, scheduling, and procurement
• Help drive project delivery while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project documentation and coordination with subcontractors and clients
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, scheduling, and procurement
• Help drive project delivery while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives

Skills

PM experience (2-5y)

General Contractor experience

RFIs & submittals

Procurement

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety & Quality

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

GH Engage is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Chicago area to support delivery on industrial, manufacturing, and data center projects. This role focuses on coordination, documentation, and proactive assistive tasks across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and clients to uphold safety, quality, and schedule objectives while refining budgeting and scheduling processes.