Construction Assistant Project Manager

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing detailed project plans, which include timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. You will coordinate with senior project managers to ensure all project activities are aligned with the overall project goals and objectives. Your role involves scheduling and organizing project meetings to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged. Regular communication with clients, subcontractors, and team members will be essential to ensure project requirements are understood and met. You will facilitate collaboration across departments, such as marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure seamless project execution. Additionally, you will prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, contracts, and progress reports, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with senior project managers to ensure all project activities are aligned with project goals.
• Schedule and organize project meetings, ensuring stakeholder involvement.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Facilitate collaboration between departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in the preparation of project closeout documents, including final reports and as-built drawings.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and within approved limits.
• Track project expenses and provide regular budget updates to senior project managers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to optimize project budgets.

• Project management and coordination
• Subcontractor management
• Construction project management
• Electrical contractor and commercial construction
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related experience
• Basic understanding of construction processes and project management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges

The position requires 100% in-office presence, with work-from-home flexibility only in extenuating circumstances such as illness or doctor's appointments. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative work environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as hands-on experience with a variety of construction projects.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glendale Heights,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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