Project Engineer & APM — Chicago High-Rise Multifamily

Navigate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Onni, a premier North American real estate developer, seeks a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager for a downtown Chicago ground-up multifamily high-rise project. You will contribute across development and construction, touching design coordination, procurement, scheduling, and turnover, with in-house project controls guiding every stage.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in commercial construction, a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, and strong

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Ground-up multifamily, high-rise, residential, or large-scale commercial experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project administration
• Proficiency with construction technology and project management software
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ambitious and interested in progressing toward a Project Manager-level position

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and leadership with day-to-day management of a major ground-up multifamily project
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other documentation
• Assist with project schedules, procurement tracking, budgets, and cost reporting
• Participate in project meetings and maintain detailed minutes and action-item logs
• Assist with subcontractor coordination and contract administration
• Track project progress and help identify schedule, cost, and quality risks
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules
• Support the team through construction, closeout, turnover, and punch-list activities
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure information is communicated across the team
• Work closely with senior leadership while progressively taking ownership of scopes

Skills

Commercial construction

Ground-up multifamily

Project coordination

Communication skills

Construction software

Education

CM/Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Onni, a premier North American real estate developer, seeks a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager for a downtown Chicago ground-up multifamily high-rise project. You will contribute across development and construction, touching design coordination, procurement, scheduling, and turnover, with in-house project controls guiding every stage.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in commercial construction, a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, and strong