Assistant Project Manager in Chicago

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A growing commercial general contractor in Chicago is looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager to support a range of diverse and fast-paced projects. This is a mid-sized firm — not a corporate giant — with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work across sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, office, and adaptive reuse.

This is a great role for someone who wants hands-on experience, real responsibility, and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support project teams with scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and documentation

  • Assist with budget tracking, change orders, and vendor coordination

  • Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and clients

  • Help ensure smooth project execution from precon to closeout

What They're Looking For:

  • 3-7cyears of experience in commercial construction

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail

  • Experience with Procore or similar platforms is a plus

Why Consider This Role:

  • Growing company with a solid pipeline of work

  • Diverse project portfolio — no cookie-cutter builds

  • Great culture with strong internal mentorship

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

If you're looking for a place to grow your construction career without getting lost in a large corporate structure, this could be a great fit.

Apply now or message me directly for more info.

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.