Assistant Project Manager - CB

Seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager and / or Senior Project Manager with coordinating design and project management, including direct liaison with the owner, designers, and contractors regarding cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract administration. Applicant must have general construction experience and with an understanding of building systems including mechanical, electrical, foundation and building envelope, preferred. The position reports to the team's senior leadership (Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Deputy Project Director, Project Director).

This position will require a combination of remote work, on-site facility assessments, end-user meetings and on-site construction management of general contractors and subtrades. The successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver's license and vehicle to conduct local site observations visits. Travel is limited to within the Chicago metropolitan area. Position will also require successful clearance of a criminal background check, as required by the client.

Position Responsibilities :

• Assists the Project Management team with management administration on a small to moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a larger, more complex project, following set guidelines for tasks.
• Employee receives clear and specific instructions and / or follows standardized instructions or procedures without ongoing supervision. Work is checked for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to instructions. Employee consults with supervisor on matters not covered in the original instructions.
• May interface with design team.
• May assist with and monitor change orders.
• May assist with and review financial reporting.
• Review project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract.
• Work with document control systems, project management systems and other software or databases to keep information flow up-to-date and accurate.
• Attend meetings and report on project tasks as needed.

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