Assistant Project Manager: Lead & Deliver Projects

Mortenson; Illinois; On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. Lead, coach, and mentor project team members on a range of construction initiatives.

You will manage cost control, coordinate with Preconstruction, and oversee subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time project delivery while maintaining quality and client satisfaction. This role requires travel up to 100%, strong communication, and the ability to navigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Current driver’s license.
• Detail orientation to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to interpret Mortenson policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost control and financial management
• Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
• Coordinate scopes of work
• Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation
• Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive
• Draft client proposals
• Contract administration and management
• Award subcontracts
• Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion
• Act as liaison for project engineers

Skills

Microsoft Office

Web applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. Lead, coach, and mentor project team members on a range of construction initiatives.

You will manage cost control, coordinate with Preconstruction, and oversee subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time project delivery while maintaining quality and client satisfaction. This role requires travel up to 100%, strong communication, and the ability to navigate