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Assistant Project Manager

James McHugh Construction Co.
$85,000 - $105,000
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1737 S Michigan Ave (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2025
We are seeking a new Assistant Project Manager to join our team. As an APM you will provide overall administrative and technical direction for one particular project. You may have responsibility for specific aspects of construction (for example, managing document control, pricing proposal requests and tenant upgrades, issuing subcontractor and owner change orders, approving invoices, updating project schedule) or for one or more specific trades or one or more portions of the project. As a member of the Operations Department, you will work with the Project Team and report to the Senior Project Manager or Project Manager. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will: Work independently and exercise discretion in day-to-day activities under direction of Project Manager. Review and issue RFI's to the Architect and Owner for review and approval and distribute response to all involved parties. Review submittals for compliance with contract documents and submit for approval. Create a submittal schedule and maintain submittal status report. Create and maintain contract documents revisions log within Procore to ensure key team members have most updated construction set of drawings and specifications. Create price proposal requests for subcontractors work and work with the Project Manager to award and draft subcontractors and purchase orders and enforce the requirements of these agreements. Issue Subcontractor change orders and owner change orders. Create and update cost summary reports (PCO's, OCO's). Review and approve subcontractor invoices at monthly pay application meetings. Provide monthly report update to Owner on overall project costs and weekly quantity updates for self-performed work to administration. Review schedule with the project team and identify lead times on material deliveries, critical path activities, or delays that may impact overall schedule. Monitor and update base-line project schedule on a monthly basis. Work with Superintendent to update look-ahead schedules and distribute to all project participants weekly. Active role in weekly subcontractor and owner/architect meetings. Prepare and provide Daily Activity Reports to owner. Coordination between trades, including review and coordination of shop drawings, procurement logs, pre-task meetings and on-site checklists Enforce and comply with all Safety and Quality Control Requirements of a Project. Enforce and comply with all bond and insurance requirements of a Project. To be successful in this role, you will need: a 4-year engineering degree or equivalent. 3 to 5 years experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required. to be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance. to have a thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential. must be a business-oriented person. Why You'll Love Us: McHugh provides a platform for collaboration, transparency, and efficiency. Within that seamless approach, we offer a full range of core competencies and capabilities including general contracting, construction management, design-build, preconstruction services, program management, concrete construction, structural engineering services on behalf of every client on every project. McHugh's unwavering commitment and transparency to its clients, its ability to deliver exceptional results on time and within budget, and its dedication to growing and developing its partnerships with subcontractors is the reputation we've built and the reason behind our 80% repeat business. We offer the following benefits: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Medical Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Health and Wellness Programs Vacation Leave Sick Leave Holiday Pay Paid Parental Leave Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability *Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship*