Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

A well-established commercial builder in Chicago's western suburbs is adding an Assistant Project Manager to its team. You'll support project managers on commercial work such as office, retail, healthcare, and light industrial projects, and you'll get hands-on experience across every phase of a job with people who are invested in helping you grow.

What You'll Do

• Support project managers from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
• Help with buyout, subcontracts, and tracking budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, owners, and design teams
• Attend owner and subcontractor meetings and keep minutes and action items moving
• Help put together closeout documents and punch lists

What You Bring

• 2+ years of project engineering or assistant project management experience with a commercial general contractor
• Solid understanding of construction documents, submittals, and RFIs
• Comfort with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Microsoft Office
• Strong organization and clear, friendly communication
• A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is a plus

What We Offer

An $80,000–$105,000 base salary, bonus potential, a full benefits package, and a clear path to Project Manager. You'll work on a steady pipeline of local commercial projects with a team that takes mentoring seriously.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.