Associate Project Manager

The Pizzo Group • St. Charles, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Support Project Managers and Superintendents in planning, coordinating, and delivering habitat restoration and natural-areas projects. You will help ensure work meets client expectations, company standards, schedules, and budgets while coordinating field teams, managing resources, and maintaining clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on associate-level role with a mix of office coordination and regular field presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, environmental science, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4+ years of project coordination, supervisory, or construction/restoration experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid Illinois driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with QuickBooks and basic accounting practices preferred.
• Functional Spanish language skills a plus.
• Illinois Pesticide Operator License, First Aid/CPR, OSHA 30, S-100/S-130/S-190

Responsibilities

• Assign new projects to teams and clearly communicate goals, priorities, specifications, and any restrictions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; coordinate equipment and material needs (reserving at least 10 days in advance) and keep Division Managers, Superintendents, Sales Territory Managers, and clients informed of changes.
• Track budgets weekly, flag variances early, prepare cost estimates for out-of-scope or warranty work, and support bi-weekly invoicing.
• Partner with our inventory specialist, schedule deliveries, inspect quality, process purchase orders and receipts, and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Ensure contract compliance, including bonds, submittals, required meetings and inspections, change documentation, DBE goals, as-built drawings, and project close-out.
• Serve as a primary client contact for assigned projects-handle kickoff meetings, regular updates, and pre-/post-work notifications-while keeping Sales Territory Managers informed.
• Solicit, contract, schedule, and quality-check subcontractors; approve invoices and address performance issues as needed.
• Support team leadership by reinforcing company values and safety standards, assisting with training and conflict resolution, reviewing payroll, interviewing, hiring, and participating in performance discussions.
• Conduct periodic site visits to check safety, quality, and efficiency; contribute to burn planning, GPS data collection, and other technical needs as required.

What This Job Offers

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