Ground-Up Projects APM: Fast-Track to PM Role

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support ground-up construction projects in Elmhurst, IL, with on-site responsibilities and potential for growth toward a Project Manager role. The role emphasizes coordinating documents, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional communication with subcontractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–4 years of commercial construction experience, along with proficiency in Procore or Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 1–4 years of experience in commercial construction, ideally supporting ground-up projects.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

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

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Construction documents

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support ground-up construction projects in Elmhurst, IL, with on-site responsibilities and potential for growth toward a Project Manager role. The role emphasizes coordinating documents, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional communication with subcontractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–4 years of commercial construction experience, along with proficiency in Procore or Bluebeam.