Assistant Project Manager

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

COMPANY OVERVIEW: We are a General Contractor and Construction Management firm, established on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. Our team consists of individuals with extensive general contracting, construction management, and design-build experience. We build projects with passion and are driven by the anticipation of the impact they will have in our communities- for years to come.

ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Assistant Project Manager who is able to successfully assist with running a project that is completed to exceed the expectations of the client. The Assistant Project Manager will assist in project management and construction supervision efforts, including being part of the project life from start to finish. As Assistant Project Manager your focus is to ensure client satisfaction is maintained and will manage and coordinate all submittals, cost control, scheduling, reporting, estimating, and document control activities at the job site during the construction period.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all preliminary project documents.
• Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications.
• Solicit bids/quotes
• Perform estimates and takeoffs.
• Prepare and update project schedules as required.
• Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
• Estimating and bidding on projects
• Prepare, monitor, manage, and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log, project requirements and schedules.
• Distribute, research, monitor, compile all information for proposed Change Order.
• Supplemental Instruction (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.
• Maintain tracking system to expedite construction materials and equipment list.
• Maintain and update status reports as required.
• Assist PM in generating project plans.
• Attend and document project meetings.
• Manage the close-out process. During the project, assist in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor work orders. Ensure planned deadlines are met.
• Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction.
• Ensure Contract Document Logs (i.e., submittals and RFIs) are maintained and updated as needed.
• Accurately process and distribute submittals and RFI’s.
• Proactively and continuously seek to understand client goals and needs; act with a sense of urgency to demonstrate value and support them.
• Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have the potential to generate opportunities for BOWA.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management with 2-4 years of related project engineer experience with a general contracting or construction management firm.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of related experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and interface well with Project Team.
• Exemplify exceptional customer service and leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively through writing.
• Understanding of how to mitigate risk, process improvement, and problem-solve.
• Possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Office application. Knowledge of Construction Management and industry software (i.e., Procore)

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 70% Employer contribution & Employee HSA contribution*
• Performance Based Bonuses - % of base salary
• Parental Leave
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program - (advocates to help manage and control stress levels and everyday life for you and/or your family)

Please note: This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.