Build real, visible Chicagoland projects with a that promotes from within-plus a sign-on bonus (ask for details), strong mentorship, and a team that actually enjoys the work.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Don Seawall
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Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
A bit about us:We're a well-established General Contractor headquartered in Chicagoland, delivering a mix of ground-up and complex renovation/interior projects for repeat clients. We're known for tight project execution, strong subcontractor relationships, and developing talent from Project Engineer APM PM with real training, real responsibility, and real support.
Why join us?- Fast-track growth: Clear path to Assistant PM and beyond; your development is planned, not accidental.
- Strong mentorship: You'll work closely with experienced PMs/Supers who will teach you how to run work, not just assign tasks.
- Project variety: Exposure to precon, buyout, field coordination, owner/architect communication, and closeout.
- Healthy team culture: High standards, low ego-people help each other win.
- Competitive package: Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO/holidays, vehicle/allowance (role dependent), bonus potential, and sign-on bonus for the right hire.
Job DetailsWhat You'll Do
- Support the PM/Super team with day-to-day project execution from startup through closeout
- Track and distribute RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, drawings, and field reports
- Assist with subcontractor coordination, scopes, and document control
- Help manage schedules, procurement/logs, material tracking, and delivery coordination
- Participate in owner/architect/subcontractor meetings and follow-ups
- Support pay apps, change orders, cost coding, and basic budget tracking
- Assist with punch lists, O&M manuals, as-builts, and final closeout documentation
- Maintain organization across platforms (Procore/PlanGrid/Bluebeam/MS Project-depending on your background)
What We're Looking For
- 1-4 years of experience in construction ( CM, or large subcontractor) or strong internship/co-op history
- Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related (or equivalent experience)
- Comfortable reading plans/specs and communicating with field + office teams
- Strong organization and follow-through (you'll own logs and drive action items)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Procore/Bluebeam is a plus
- Valid driver's license; ability to travel locally to job sites as needed
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience on commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, multifamily, or mixed-use projects
- Prior exposure to subcontract buyout, estimating/precon support, or CPM schedules
- OSHA-10/30 (or willingness to obtain)
Comp & Perks
- Competitive base salary + performance bonus potential
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
- Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO/holidays
- Training support + paid certifications (role dependent)
- Growth runway into APM/PM track
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