Ground-Up Construction Assistant PM—Growth Path

Jobot; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse projects

PM mentorship

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, a family-owned growing company in the Chicago area, is seeking an APM to quickly promote to Project Manager. You’ll support ground-up construction projects across commercial sectors and collaborate with experienced PMs and superintendents.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in construction-related field and have 1–4 years' experience in commercial construction. Procore and Bluebeam familiarity is a plus, with a path to advancement as you gain responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field preferred.
• 1–4 years of experience in commercial construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in managing ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project logs.
• Support the development and tracking of project schedules and budgets.
• Communicate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and owners to ensure project requirements are met.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and materials.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and follow-ups.
• Track project costs, review invoices, and support financial reporting for assigned projects.
• Help ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Assist with project closeout documentation including punch lists, warranties, and final records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Jobot, a family-owned growing company in the Chicago area, is seeking an APM to quickly promote to Project Manager. You’ll support ground-up construction projects across commercial sectors and collaborate with experienced PMs and superintendents.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in construction-related field and have 1–4 years' experience in commercial construction. Procore and Bluebeam familiarity is a plus, with a path to advancement as you gain responsibility.