Construction Assistant Project Manager: Growth & Impact

Berglund Construction; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Disability and life insurance benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Berglund Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Construction to support the successful delivery of commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating costs, schedules, document control, and quality.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Owners, Architects, Consultants, and Trade Partners to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of construction experience preferred.
• Experience working for a General Contractor is highly preferred.
• Internship or co-op experience may substitute for some experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and project management software: Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.
• Ability to travel locally or regionally as project needs required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager all phases of commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
• Support field staff and maintain open communication with the Superintendent.
• Prepare and attend project meetings, draft agendas, and record minutes.
• Maintain project logs (RFIs, Submittals, PCOs) and track progress.
• Review contracts, drawings, and specifications: identifying long lead items and critical paths.
• Distribute project schedules and ensure subcontractors have current scopes of work.
• Obtain permits and support pre-installation meetings.
• Develop and manage submittal logs, RFIs, and coordinate drawings.
• Ensure subcontractor contracts, insurance, and bonds are current before work begins.
• Support bid evaluations and subcontractor buyouts.
• Execute payment applications and assist with quality take-offs
• Review and code invoices, verifying accuracy against cost forecasts.
• Distribute and follow up on punch lists.
• Collect and assemble closeout documents.
• Champion jobsite safety and ensure adherence to company and regulatory safety standards.
• Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Stay detailed-oriented under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Build and maintain positive client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Promote collaboration and professionalism across all project stakeholders.
• Act with integrity and uphold company values.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel locally/regionally

Education

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

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Berglund Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Construction to support the successful delivery of commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating costs, schedules, document control, and quality.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Owners, Architects, Consultants, and Trade Partners to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.