Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

📍 Oak Brook, IL | General Contractor

Ready to take the next step in your construction career?

We're partnering with a well-established Chicagoland General Contractor that's been a trusted name in the industry for 30+ years. With annual revenue approaching $200M and one of the strongest project pipelines they've ever had, they're continuing to grow and are looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to their team in Oak Brook.

This is an opportunity to join a company that's landing some of the largest and most exciting projects in its history while maintaining the culture and feel of a mid-sized contractor.

About the Company

• 30+ years in business
• Approximately $200M in annual revenue
• Team of roughly 80 employees
• Strong backlog and excellent project pipeline
• Set to have their best year to date
• Diverse portfolio including: Corporate interiors
• High-end retail
• Commercial projects
• Light industrial
• Mission-critical facilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day project execution
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate with subcontractors, clients, architects, and field teams
• Track project budgets, schedules, and procurement activities
• Attend project meetings and help drive projects to successful completion
• Support multiple projects ranging from tenant improvements to larger commercial builds

Project Types

• Corporate office interiors
• Tenant improvement projects
• High-end retail
• Commercial renovations
• Light industrial projects
• Mission-critical work

Typical Project Size

• $50K to $6M+
• Average project size between $1M and $2M
• Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 SF

What They're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience with a General Contractor
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects
• Knowledge of project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✅ Stable, established GC with a strong reputation

✅ Excellent company culture and leadership team

✅ Diverse project portfolio

✅ Strong backlog and growth opportunities

✅ Exposure to larger, high-profile projects

✅ Clear path for advancement into Project Management

If you're looking to join a company with long-term stability, exciting projects, and room to grow, I'd love to connect.

Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.