Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
Fence Masters is a fast-growing Chicago-area fencing company specializing in commercial and residential fencing solutions. We pride ourselves on high-quality craftsmanship, dependable project execution, and strong customer service. We are seeking motivated team members looking to grow long-term within the company. The Project Manager supports the Installation Manager in running installation projects day to day. This role orders and tracks materials, keeps the project schedule and project management software up to date, joins site visits, and helps coordinate timing with general contractors and customers.
Requirements
- 1-2+ years of experience in project coordination, construction, or installation.
- Comfortable using project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, Monday.com, or similar).
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple active projects.
- Clear communicator with contractors, customers, and internal teams.
- Willing to travel locally to job sites; valid driver's license required.
Responsibilities
- Order and track materials for each project against the schedule and vendor lead times.
- Maintain the project schedule and keep the project management software current across all active jobs.
- Join the Installation Manager on site visits to monitor progress and document punch list items.
- Support the Installation Manager in communicating with general contractors on project timing and sequencing.
- Act as a point of contact for customers on schedule and status updates, in coordination with the Installation Manager.
- Flag scheduling conflicts, delays, or material issues to the Installation Manager and help resolve them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
