Biopharma Construction Lead Assistant Manager

IAPMO Group; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO Group is seeking a Lead Assistant Construction Manager for a large-scale GMP pharmaceutical project in Kankakee, IL. This on-site role supports the Construction Manager, coordinating subcontractors, field teams, and project resources to keep milestones on track.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in complex construction, with exposure to biopharma or life sciences environments, strong drawings/specs knowledge, and solid communication skills. OSHA 30 is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of construction experience.
• Experience in biopharma, pharmaceutical, life sciences, cleanroom, high-containment, or complex industrial construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and field construction activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, HVAC, process piping, or electrical distribution is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Manager with daily field operations and subcontractor coordination.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, manpower, materials, and resources to maintain milestones.
• Manage and track project documentation including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, progress reports, and project records.
• Monitor construction activities and QA/QC to ensure drawings, specs, and requirements are followed.
• Participate in site safety efforts, toolbox talks, safety audits, and enforcement of safety expectations.
• Coordinate with procurement and field teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Facilitate communication between subcontractors, field teams, and project management.
• Identify potential schedule, quality, or coordination issues and develop solutions.

Skills

Construction management

Biopharma / life sciences

Reading drawings & specs

Subcontractor coordination

Project documentation

Procore/Bluebeam/MS Project

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

IAPMO Group is seeking a Lead Assistant Construction Manager for a large-scale GMP pharmaceutical project in Kankakee, IL. This on-site role supports the Construction Manager, coordinating subcontractors, field teams, and project resources to keep milestones on track.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in complex construction, with exposure to biopharma or life sciences environments, strong drawings/specs knowledge, and solid communication skills. OSHA 30 is a plus.