Winter 2027 Assistant Project Management Bootcamp (Midwest)

Aldridge Group•Des Plaines, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking Assistant Project Managers to join our Winter 2027 Assistant Project Manager Bootcamp! This 15-week program is designed for new Assistant Project Managers (APMs), offering a structured pathway into the Aldridge project lifecycle. It integrates new hires into our processes through a combination of traditional classroom training, interactive activities, and on-the-job mentorship. Participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to thrive in their roles and contribute effectively to our projects. The program includes 6 weeks of classroom instruction and 9 weeks of on-the-job site experience. Classroom sessions are held in Illinois, primarily at our Des Plaines office, with occasional sessions at our Lake Forest headquarters. The program generally follows a rotation of one classroom week followed by two weeks on the jobsite at your assigned location within the United States, with occasional variations. Upon successful completion of the program, participants transition into a full-time role on their assigned project. Aldridge currently operates across 32 states.

Requirements

Willing to travel
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management or other related major, or equivalent construction or trade background.
Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities and creatively problem solve.
Ability to travel to job sites as required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines.
Adaptable and willing to embrace new challenges.
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Internships or other relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the successful delivery of projects by supporting project teams in various tasks throughout the project life cycle, ensuring quality projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, while fostering a work environment that reflects Aldridge’s Core Values.
Promote safe job sites and work closely with the Safety personnel to ensure that all safety concerns are properly addressed.
Support Project Management on essential project duties including cost and labor tracking, document control, material submittals, subcontractor management, contract compliance, schedule adherence, and project closeout.
Support Field Leadership on essential project duties including project planning / WBS creation meetings, material logistics, subcontractor coordination, customer communications, productivity tracking, and Aldridge internal department coordination.
Cultivate strong working relationships and promote effective teamwork amongst Aldridge and our partners.
Adopt established Aldridge processes and guidelines.