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Assistant Project Manager | CTA Construction in Chicago

Date Posted: 25 September 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A well-established Chicago general contractor is looking for an Assistant Project Manager with experience working on municipal or CTA projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already understands public work in Chicago and is ready to take on more responsibility and continue growing toward a Project Manager role.

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience as an APM, Project Engineer, or similar role with a commercial GC
  • Municipal/public construction experience in the Chicago market
  • CTA experience is highly preferred
  • Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation
  • Ability to coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, owners, and design teams
  • Someone organized, dependable, and ready to grow

Compensation:
$85K–$110K base, depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.

If you have Chicago municipal or CTA experience and are interested in hearing more, apply with your resume. All conversations are confidential.

 
 
 
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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