Assistant Project Manager

Onni Group of Companies • Chicago, IL

1d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for the successful design, execution, monitoring, controlling and management of specific construction project deliverables. Working in support of Project Managers to complete assigned construction scopes and project team including Project Coordinators, Engineers and field team. Ensure project deliverables and specifics align with and support engineering, quality, and control requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as Project Engineer
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Design or related field an asset or equivalent foreign degree or education and experience
• Direct work experience in a project coordination capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Experience overseeing multi-family projects

Nice To Haves

• Project Management education an asset

Responsibilities

• Support in the estimate and finalization of budgets and contract price
• Negotiate, close and manage cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Developing, tracking, and maintaining project schedules
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods and ensure progress aligns with those methods and timing
• Reviewing critical path, and quickly adapting or accelerating projects to meet deadlines
• Reporting, and updating stakeholders of project schedule
• Complete required tendering process and oversee contract administrator
• Assist in the overall planning and defining of project scope for all subcontractors, and employees
• Project resource allocation and relationship management of assigned internal and external resources
• Regular project documentation, communication and reporting
• Cost estimating, and budget development in collaboration with stakeholders
• Effective identification and management of Engineering controls to ensure optimization and efficiency
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans if required
• Ensure project is built on budget, on schedule and on drawing specifications
• Prepare, adjust and complete job close out procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Saving Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What This Job Offers

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