Assistant Project Manager- Industrial Construction

McShane-Construction-Company-LLC; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone allowance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Student loan assistance

PTO

Job summary

McShane Construction Company LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Rosemont, Illinois. In this role, you will assist in delivering high-quality industrial projects while building your skills to eventually lead projects as a Project Manager.

Your responsibilities include managing proposals, analyzing contracts, and ensuring project schedules are adhered to. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 per year, along with a discretionary annual bonus and full employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of project controls and construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Ability to research problems and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing proposals and preliminary project schedules.
• Prepare purchase orders and manage owner contracts.
• Champion a culture of safety with job site audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction management software (CMiC, Bluebeam, Salus, PlanGrid, MS Project, Primavera P6)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

As Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality industrial projects while building skills to eventually lead projects as Project Manager. Through the entire project lifecycle, you’ll learn industry best practices for ensuring safety, timeliness, and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction

• Assist with and learn to review proposals, bid analysis, constructability reviews, and preliminary project schedules.

Project Controls

• Assist with analyzing and managing owner contracts, ensuring compliance with claim provisions.
• Prepare purchase orders, subcontracts, and risk mitigation plans during buyout phases.
• Administer project control documents to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with subcontractor and owner changes.

Schedule Management

• Develop or assist with the preparation of project schedules and updates.

Quality Management

• Advocate for project excellence by assisting with the implementation of quality standards.
• Rectify items identified in monthly consultant inspection reports.

Safety

• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing the company’s Safety Program and ensuring site‑specific safety plans are completed.
• Conduct job site safety audits and recommend corrective actions at weekly coordination meetings.

Salary Description

$90,000 - $110,000 per year. This is a good faith estimate based on available market data. Final offers depend on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, cell phone allowance, and all company-sponsored employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match and profit sharing, student loan assistance, and PTO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of project controls and construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Ability to use or learn construction management software (CMiC, Bluebeam, Salus, PlanGrid, MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Qualities to Thrive in This Role

• Strong communication skills to engage with clients, design consultants, and trade partners.
• Ability to research problems and recommend solutions.
• Adaptability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset to drive project success.

Key Information

• Full‑time, in‑person role split between the local office and assigned jobsite.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.