Assistant Project Manager- hybrid WFH schedule

September 28, 2026

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Location: Chicago Loop

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, including 1–2 days per week working from home

Travel: None required

Build Toward Your Own Projects

This is an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager who wants more than a support role.

You will join a nationally established, Chicago-headquartered design-build firm with approximately $500 million in annual revenue. The company delivers projects from initial concept through construction, supported by an in-house team of architects and experienced construction professionals.

The position has been created with a clear path into a Project Manager role. You will receive direct mentorship, increasing project ownership and exposure to every part of the construction process. The goal is to develop you into someone capable of independently leading projects, managing clients and taking full responsibility for project financials.

Mentorship and Career Development

You will work closely with an experienced Project Manager and Project Executive who will actively support your progression. Development will include:

A structured development plan tied to promotion into a Project Manager position
Regular one-on-one mentoring with senior project leadership
Clear expectations around the skills and experience required for promotion
Exposure to project financials, forecasting, contracts and client management
Opportunities to lead project meetings and manage subcontractor relationships
Increasing responsibility as your experience and confidence develop
Direct collaboration with the company’s in-house architects and preconstruction teams
Formal performance and career-development reviews
Access to internal training, leadership development and knowledge-sharing sessions
The opportunity to manage smaller projects or defined project scopes before stepping into a full Project Manager role

This is not a position where you will remain focused solely on paperwork or administrative tasks. You will be given meaningful responsibility, included in important project decisions and prepared to lead your own work. Project Portfolio The company delivers locally based projects valued at up to $60 million across:

Commercial
Healthcare
Mixed-use
Higher education
Corporate interiors
Light industrial

There are no travel requirements, allowing you to build a long-term career while remaining based in Chicago.

What You Will Do

Support projects from preconstruction through final closeout
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling and cost control
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors
Participate in owner and subcontractor meetings
Assist with subcontractor procurement and scope reviews
Work alongside field leadership to monitor schedule, safety and quality
Help identify project risks and develop solutions with senior leadership
Take ownership of defined scopes and project packages
Develop the financial, technical and leadership skills required to become a Project Manager
Build relationships with clients and project partners that continue beyond a single project

What the Company Is Looking For

Two or more years of commercial construction experience
Experience with a general contractor or design-build firm is preferred
A genuine ambition to progress into a Project Manager role
Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
An interest in learning the commercial and financial side of project delivery
The confidence to take ownership while remaining open to coaching
A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred

Culture Although the company operates nationally, its Chicago headquarters maintains a close-knit and collaborative environment. Senior leaders are accessible, teams work closely across departments and employees are encouraged to build careers within the business.

The company invests heavily in its people through mentoring, team-building activities, regular social events and an annual company retreat. It offers the resources and project portfolio of a larger contractor without losing the personal culture of a closely connected team.

Benefits

$800 monthly vehicle allowance
Four weeks of PTO
4% 401(k) company match
12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
Six weeks of fully paid paternity leave
Hybrid flexibility with 1–2 days per week working from home
No travel requirements
Locally based Chicago projects
Annual company retreat
Regular company events and team-building activities
Direct mentorship from experienced project leaders
Defined development plan leading to Project Manager
Long-term advancement opportunities within a growing national business

This position is ideal for an Assistant Project Manager who wants genuine mentorship, broader responsibility and a clear route toward running their own projects.

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