Assistant Project Manager

1 week ago

Buffalo Grove, IL, United States PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC Full time

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As an Assistant Project Manager, youll bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic oversight. You will take on increasing responsibility for coordinating day-to-day construction activities, managing subcontractors, and supporting design and client communications. This role is ideal for professionals with foundational experience in construction who are ready to take the next step toward leadership.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assists with project administration by way of RFI and submittal tracking, permit status tracking, contract document maintenance, critical path schedule development and maintenance, meeting documentation, bid solicitation, proposal qualification, and project changes tracking.
  • Assists with problem solving, coordination with consultants and subcontractors, and field communications.
  • Represents the company professionally in project meetings and attends strategy meetings.
  • Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients as needed.
  • Formulates reports concerning such areas as work progress, scheduling, and permitting.
  • Works with the superintendent as necessary to assist with planning, organizing, and directing activities onsite.
  • Compiles as-built and close-out documents, develops and tracks completion of punch lists, and addresses warranty claims post-completion.
  • Actively participates in team activities that promote a sense of esprit de corps amongst team members.
  • Actively participates in team activities that promote a sense of esprit de corps amongst team members.
  • Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, taking full ownership of their projects.
  • Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonus
  • 401K & Life Insurance plan
  • 2 days of paid volunteer time off each year
  • For benefit information, go to https://www.pdbgroup.com/benefits

About PREMIER

PREMIER Design + Build Group is a nationally recognized, employee-owned design-build firm headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. For over two decades, weve delivered high-performance construction solutions across a wide range of sectorsincluding industrial, commercial, healthcare, residential, retail, mixed-use, and cold storage.

Were driven by a client-centric philosophy, combining forward-thinking strategies with deep industry expertise to create spaces that are not only built for today, but built for what's next. Our team is known for its attention to detail, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to delivering value at every stage of a project.

At PREMIER, were more than builderswere partners. We bring our clients visions to life with integrity, precision, and excellence, always placing people and purpose at the center of everything we do. Our daily mission is to infuse the construction process with insight and passion, realizing the goals of our clients and empowering our employee-owners.

Find out more about the opportunities to join our growing team https://www.pdbgroup.com/careers

_____________ Seniority level
  • Seniority level Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries Construction

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