Assistant Project Manager

Clune Construction Company • Chicago, IL

12d • $82,000 - $94,000

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports commercial construction projects from business development and preconstruction through execution and closeout. The role coordinates pursuit information, budgeting, preconstruction planning, subcontractor procurement, project startup, documentation, financial tracking, stakeholder communications, field coordination, and turnover activities. The position works with project managers, field leadership, owners, design professionals, trade partners, and internal teams to support successful project delivery. It also contributes to team development and process improvement through mentoring, recruiting, training, lessons learned, and consistent use of project systems and workflows.

The role requires construction-trade background and technical knowledge of construction methods, along with 2–5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare, and/or mission-critical projects. A Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering is preferred. The stated salary range is $82,000–$94,000.

Requirements

• Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods.
• 2–5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare, and/or mission-critical projects.
• Provide a resume.
• Ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and preconstruction efforts by coordinating pursuit information, reviewing RFP requirements, assisting with client presentations, organizing project information, and supporting conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and lump-sum budgeting activities.
• Coordinate preconstruction planning, including project documentation, logistics planning, constructability reviews, procurement requirements, value engineering, general conditions, and field input.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement by preparing bid packages, maintaining bidder information, managing proposal collection, clarifying scope requirements, leveling proposals, supporting award recommendations, and tracking subcontract execution.
• Support project startup and execution planning, including kickoff meetings, project controls, schedules, logistics, procurement, communication plans, and alignment among project leadership, field teams, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project documentation workflows, including RFIs, submittals, document distribution, project logs, reporting requirements, and follow-up activities.
• Support project financial management by coordinating cost tracking, reviewing commitments, assisting with change order documentation, supporting billing workflows, updating CMiC information, and maintaining project financial records.
• Coordinate project communications and stakeholder alignment by preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, tracking action items, supporting OAC meetings, coordinating project updates, and maintaining communication among owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Support construction operations and field coordination with project managers and field leadership on scheduling, procurement tracking, QA/QC, safety coordination, site visits, logistics planning, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate project closeout by tracking punch-list completion, organizing closeout documentation, coordinating trade partner deliverables, supporting turnover requirements, and assisting with Day Two work.
• Contribute to team development and process improvement by supporting intern involvement, mentorship, recruiting, training, lessons learned, and consistent application of project systems and workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for all dependents, effective day one.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Commuter Plans.
• Career development through a mentoring program, Learning & Development, and continuing education.
• Fitness Program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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