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Construction Project Manager (Entry Level)

Wenger Construction, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2025

Assist Project Management in project planning, scheduling, purchasing, reporting and tracking to ensure that schedules and budget are followed. Performs duties under the function and direction of the Project Manager.


Responsibilities

  • Assist in timely follow up with clients, field workers and office staff needs
  • Perform data entry of job-related information into an online database
  • Ensure company and industry safety policies and procedures are followed on projects.
  • Assist Project Manager is cost tracking, budget requirements, and project deadlines.
  • Assist in material management. Ensure quality control, order tracking for delays and deliveries, and cost reconciliation to identify gaps and problem solve.
  • Assist in creating weekly schedules and job assignments
  • Make job site visits, leading job site meeting and conduct audit as needed.
  • Provide PM with weekly updates to job site visits and meetings
  • Work with Field leadership and General Contractor on site coordination and logistics. 
  • Expense reporting and tracking
  • Participate in and assist with project handoff meetings with office staff and crews
  • Assist Project Manager in assigning workers
  • Additional duties as assigned 


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Requires self-motivated personal drive, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule and budget.
  • Computer skills and familiarity with Mircosoft suite and outlook.
  • Ability to read blue prints a plus
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and supervisory skills are essential.
  • The individual should be able to identify and resolve problems quickly and gather and analyze information diligently. 
  • Professionalism
  • Must maintain confidentiality and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.


Qualifications 

  • Two years’ construction management degree OR, equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience


Preferred Qualification

  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in construction industry
  • Experience in siding (residential or commercial) 


Other Requirements

  • Must have safe driving record and valid drivers license according to legal requirements
  • Ability to pass a drug screen
  • Travel between multiple jobsites, service calls and our corporate headquarters, as needed


Benefits

  • Competitive Pay based on experience and value
  • Health Insurance 50% of premiums paid by Wenger
  • Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Vacation
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) Match
  • Opportunity for Quarterly Efficiency Bonus
  • $15K Life Insurance
  • Aflac Accident Policy
  • Family Work Culture
  • Performance and Compensation Reviews at 60 days, 6 Months and 1 year
  • Training, Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Weekly Paychecks and Direct Deposit


ABOUT Wenger Construction, Inc.

Founded in 1997, Wenger Construction, Inc. is a family-owned commercial roofing, siding and sheet metal company based out of Campbellsport, WI. We are looking for hard working people to join our work family who have a desire to work for a company that cares about their workers, recognizes and pays for value and offers opportunities for growth.


Our vision is; “Working together to create a positive solution driven work environment” where the resources are in place for good workers to become great workers.” Our greatest asset is our strong Wenger field workforces – our people. Our 2nd greatest asset is our culture. We are always working to improve and make our work environment one that people want to be a part of.


Our team are specially trained in all aspects of roofing, siding and sheet metal that gives you the expertise you need to identity and troubleshoot building deficiencies. We prides ourselves in providing a World Class Customer Experience and it all starts with our service team. Are you someone that has a vast knowledge or would like to grow your knowledge and be part of a growing service team with aspirations to be world class? We would love to talk. We value what you bring to the table and will pay you based on your experience. 


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