Assistant Project Manager/PE Construction - Gpac
Chicago, IL
About the Job
One of the area’s top construction general contractors is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their general construction team. This is an exceptional opportunity for early career Project Managers to join a company where their career goals can be met! If you want to grow your career, please apply today!
Responsibilities
- Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs
- Distribute and track construction bulletins, RFPs, or other change documentation
- Post addenda or other changes to plans and specifications
- In collaboration with a Superintendent, create and update detailed construction project schedules, plus keep project stakeholders informed throughout all construction phases as work progress
- Manage closeout activities, including the distribution and tracking of punch lists, change orders, contracts, permits, and owner-occupancy details
- Facilitate effective project meetings, plus prepare, and distribute agendas and meeting notes
- Proactively manage procurement logs and submittal processes
- Review shop drawings and samples
- Schedule, prepare and facilitate meetings
- Prepare and manage contracts, permits, and approvals
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred. Applicants with relevant certifications or equivalent experience will also be considered.
- 2+ years' experience managing diverse commercial projects
- Broad knowledge of building systems and construction methods
- Communicating in a confident, articulate, and professional manner with team members, industry partners, and clients
- Fluent with Primavera P6
- Demonstrating strong financial management skills and the ability to independently manage all aspects of a project from start to finish
- Showcasing leadership and the ability to work with a team, as well as independently
Compensation/Benefits
- Industry-leading compensation and complete benefits package
- Lucrative bonus plan
- Positive company culture and work/life balance
- 401 K retirement plan
If you want to be part of a team that respects your work and encourages career growth, please apply online today or reach out to me at Eric.Rothenbuehler@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.