Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Position Name

Evans General Contractors

Company

At a Glance

Position Location

Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Type

Onsite

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) contributes and supports the planning and execution of Projects. The APM supports Project Managers in the planning, management, project completion and financial outcome of assigned Projects. The APM should be able to manage day-to-day Project activities, identify and ensure prompt resolution of issues, and work together with the Project Team to ensure the Work is proceeding on schedule, within budget and according to contract requirements and specifications. Evans General Contractors, LLC is looking to hire a traveling APM that will report to the Alpharetta, GA office. The initial assignment is based in Chicago, IL.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Project activities under supervision of the Project Manager
Perform tasks such as preparing invoices, estimates, scheduling meetings, etc.
Keep track of and report on project progress
Assists in the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports detailing the status of the Project
Assist in the development of cost estimates of assigned Projects
Solicit and obtain bids from subcontractors and material suppliers
Support efforts to expedite prompt processing of invoices and prompt payment through to subcontractor for amounts due
Assist in the preparation of change proposals, negotiate, execute and/or issue change orders to subcontractors and prepare revisions to the master cost breakdown as a result of change orders and management revisions
Assistant Project Managers may be assigned to work on-site at the Project(s)
Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with the supervision and managing of field activities
Communicate with Superintendent and Project Manager about delays and other issues that must be communicated to Owner
Maintain good relationships with the Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors and Suppliers involved with the project
Assist with preparing the job start-up and close-out checklists
Other duties as assigned

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Recruitment Firms/ Staffing Agencies: Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any Evans employee, including Hiring Managers, will be treated as the property of Evans and no referral fee will be paid unless there is a previously executed agreement between the Recruitment Firm/Staffing Agency and Evans. Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies interested in submitting a candidate for review should contact Evans’ Human Resources Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science or Civil Engineering
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Self-starter with a high degree of personal responsibility and integrity
Must be able to work in a field construction environment which includes walking in rough terrain
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to travel long distances, depending on assigned project(s) location
Ability to work more than 40 hours a week and weekend assignments
Detail oriented

Benefits