Assistant Project Manager (Tenant Improvement Projects)

Jobot; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Exposure to high-profile projects

Collaborative team-oriented culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its interiors construction team in the Oakbrook Terrace area. The role supports project leadership on office build-outs, tenant improvements, renovations, and other interiors-focused projects.

We offer competitive compensation in the $80,000–$110,000 range, a performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. This position provides hands-on experience from preconstruction through close-out in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience supporting interior construction projects is a plus.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to read and track submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Support coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Help prepare and track submittals, RFIs, change notices, and shop drawings.
• Attend jobsite meetings and assist with meeting minutes and progress reporting.
• Support procurement activities and help manage material deliveries.
• Assist with project close-out activities, punch list coordination, and turnover documentation.
• Maintain positive communication with clients, architects, consultants, and internal teams.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget management

Coordination

Documentation

Subcontractor coordination

Procurement

Meetings

Progress reporting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job details:

A well-established interiors contractor with a long history of quality and client satisfaction, we are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager.

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Are you a motivated construction professional ready to grow your career in commercial interior construction? We're seeking a dynamic Assistant Project Manager to support project leadership on office build-outs, tenant improvements, renovations, and other interiors-focused projects for a well-established interiors contractor with a long history of quality and client satisfaction.

Why join us:

This position is an excellent opportunity for an emerging construction leader to step into project coordination and management while gaining broad exposure to the interior construction process - from preconstruction support through close-out and final delivery on commercial interiors work.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile commercial interiors projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on quality and excellence

Job Details:

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams to help ensure successful project delivery throughout the construction lifecycle. You'll contribute to planning, coordination, communication, and documentation while gaining valuable hands-on experience in interior construction project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Support coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Help prepare and track submittals, RFIs, change notices, and shop drawings.
• Attend jobsite meetings and assist with meeting minutes and progress reporting.
• Support procurement activities and help manage material deliveries.
• Assist with project close-out activities, punch list coordination, and turnover documentation.
• Maintain positive communication with clients, architects, consultants, and internal teams.

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