Assistant Program Manager

STV • Chicago, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

STV is hiring an Assistant Program Manager for the Construction Manager Group in Chicago. This role involves supporting Program Managers with various aspects of project lifecycle management, from planning and development through construction and closeout. The Assistant Program Manager will be responsible for developing project scope, schedule, and budget to align with stakeholder goals, assisting with cost overruns through value engineering, and implementing program improvements. This includes reporting and process enhancements, recommending solutions for complex issues, and updating construction specifications. The role also involves managing change orders and assisting with contract reviews.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience managing and administering program projects, including scope development, planning, design, budgeting, funding, and close-out.
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, ideally in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

Nice To Haves

• Public agency program management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers with project planning, development, engineering, construction, technical support, bidding strategy, scheduling, budgeting, funding allocation, grants management, work prioritization, and closeout.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget to align with stakeholder goals.
• Assist with cost overruns through value engineering and implement program improvements, including reporting and process enhancements.
• Recommend solutions for complex issues and updates to construction specifications.
• Help manage change orders and assist with contract reviews.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level