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Assistant Project Manager

FourGen Holdings
Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Summary:

The associate project manager works closely with an experienced project manager, providing assistance and support in various tasks and project management functions within electrical construction projects. They actively assist the project manager in developing and implementing project initiatives, with values up to $100m .  The primary objective is to develop the skills to eventually work independently as a project manager.


What you’ll do:


Project Pursuits: Contribute to project pursuits by learning to estimate, review quotes, identify value engineering opportunities, and finalize estimate summaries for proposal generation.


Work in Progress Management: Facilitate effective project management by managing documentation (RFIs, constraints, purchase order logs, shop drawings, change orders, field testing), collaborating with stakeholders (internal departments, general contractors and trades), assisting with the development of change orders, monitoring the project schedule and logs, managing task finances (including forecasting work progress), and aiding in logistics (procurement of equipment, materials).


Business Development: Establish new contacts as well as strengthen connections with our current clients.  Grow a directory of business through regular contact with customers.


What you’ll need for success:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related
  • .5 - 2 years of experience in Construction Management or related field; Experience working in electrical construction a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.); knowledge of Microsoft Project a plus.
  • Familiarity with software like Bluebeam, Procore, Plangrid, Accubid, and Primavera P6 or other scheduling software a plus
  • Excellent team collaboration and customer service skills
  • Analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills
  • Attentive to detail and accuracy
  • Solid prioritization and organizational abilities with the ability to satisfy concurrent deadlines
  • Self-motivation and initiative
  • Availability to regularly travel to sites within the Midwest required

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest.  Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.


Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

  • Assistance, tools, and resources for success
  • A collaborative, engaging and respectful workplace
  • Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
  • A value based working environment:

E:  Everyone United

N: Nurture Communication

E: Enforce Accountability

R: Relationships Matter

G: Growth and Development

Y: You Make the Difference


Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.  We also offer a rich benefits program that includes medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA; dental and vision; 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals; profit sharing; retirement benefit; company-provided life and disability insurance; liberal paid time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program and company subsidized wellness .


Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest or conviction record, source of income or credit history.


Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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