EPC Projects: Assistant Construction Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Dental/Medical insurance

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support the Construction Project Manager and Site Manager across diverse EPC projects in Chicago. The role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and document management on complex programs in aviation, commercial, energy, and water sectors.

You will help coordinate plans, prepare status reports, and assist with procurement, subcontracting, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant construction experience or equivalent substitution.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Project Manager and Site Manager with day to day management of project safety, quality, schedule and cost control.
• Coordinate and assist in development and implementation of project plans including QA, safety, and procurement.
• Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs and cash flows.
• Support contract administration, RFI's, submittals, change orders and invoicing processes.
• Ensure compliance with project documentation, filing systems and insurance/licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify safety, quality and schedule adherence.

Skills

Construction management

Cost control

Scheduling

Document control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support the Construction Project Manager and Site Manager across diverse EPC projects in Chicago. The role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and document management on complex programs in aviation, commercial, energy, and water sectors.

You will help coordinate plans, prepare status reports, and assist with procurement, subcontracting, and contract administration.