Assistant Project Manager - Chicago, IL

Vensure Employer Solutions • Chicago, IL

115d

About The Position

This organization has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You've driven on highways they paved, traveled through airports they modernized, commuted through rail stations they constructed, and your children learn in schools they built. But they are MORE than that. They offer MORE Versatility—as they work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. They operate with MORE Tenacity—as they maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. They provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And they perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for communities and diverse populations to build with them. They deliver far more than just on time and on budget—they deliver with MORE.

Requirements

• Knowledge of transit and aviation construction, quantity take-offs and estimating required.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.
• B.S Construction Management / Engineering and / or 2-3 years general construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage transit and aviation projects and scopes as assigned by manager.
• Work with owner's representative to communicate progress of project.
• Prepare preliminary estimates / budgets.
• Select subcontractors to solicit bids.
• Review subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare, review for approval, and submit contract changes/proposal to owner.
• Negotiate contract changes/proposals with owners.
• Solicit and process submittals and shop drawings.
• Collaborate and prepare CPM project schedule.
• Preparation of job cost budget.
• Monitor the transit and aviation construction progress with Superintendent.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Investigate adverse situations and report to PM and/or Sr. PM.
• Represent company in project meetings, when required.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining project costs.
• Active participation in safety.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees