Multifamily Construction Project Lead (Assistant PM)

Bear Real Estate Group; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Real Estate Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Kenosha, WI to support commercial and multi‑family projects from planning through closeout. The role involves organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring activities, with potential independent oversight on smaller projects.

You will work with PMs and Superintendents to manage schedules, procurement, submittals, and vendor coordination while ensuring safety and timely communication with owners.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in construction management, engineering, or business, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of construction industry experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and industry software (PlanGrid, Procore, Revit, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization, customers, and vendors.
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and organize information on plans, deliveries, and productivity.
• Advanced knowledge of safety and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to travel day trips on projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with scheduling, coordination, and reporting.
• Oversee project financials, schedules, coordination, and safety from conception through close out.
• Work with PM and Superintendent to create and distribute schedules.
• Coordinate and manage project tasks and deliverables.
• Assist PM in submittal reviews and pay applications.
• Assist in estimating/takeoffs and supplier scope reviews.
• Procurement: issue POs, track lead times, coordinate deliveries.
• Maintain project logs, submittals, shop drawings, and current plan set.
• Meet with owners and communicate status regularly.
• Assist in pre-construction buyout, VE, constructability, and logistics.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors; manage changes.
• Gather information for RFIs and manage change orders.
• Ensure safety on site and support punch list creation for closeout.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Planning

Organizing

Teamwork

Cost Consciousness

Education

B.A./B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

PlanGrid

Procore

Revit

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bear Real Estate Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Kenosha, WI to support commercial and multi‑family projects from planning through closeout. The role involves organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring activities, with potential independent oversight on smaller projects.

You will work with PMs and Superintendents to manage schedules, procurement, submittals, and vendor coordination while ensuring safety and timely communication with owners.