Clune Construction

Assistant Project Manager

Clune Construction$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years' experience managing commercial interior, healthcare, and/or mission-critical projects.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Solid analytical and organizational skills for maintaining detailed records.
  • Ability to understand construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and completing construction projects.
  • Lead the RFI and submittal processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to timelines.
  • Contribute to the development of precise budgets and bids for projects.
  • Document and lead meetings to communicate project status and updates.
  • Coordinate closely with superintendents and project managers through site visits and documentation distribution.
  • Manage project documentation throughout the construction process.
  • Promote safety culture by adhering to OSHA standards and participating in safety meetings.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for dependents from day one.
  • Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with company match to encourage savings.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for support.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits for added convenience.
  • Career development initiatives, including mentoring and continuing education opportunities.
  • Wellness programs, including fitness incentives and pet insurance.
Full Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Management team on the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include assisting in many phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout.

Essential Functions:

  • Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and new APMs.

  • Ownership of the RFI process.

  • Ownership of the submittal process.

  • Active participation in the creation of accurate and timely budgets and bids.

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of project cost controls.

  • Ownership of project documentation.

  • Actively participate in project meetings and take the lead and document OAC meetings.

  • Heavy coordination with superintendent and project manager, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.

  • Distribute drawings, sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules and punchlists to subcontractor and site superintendent in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.

  • Ownership of the closeout package process.

  • Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.

  • Be an ambassador for Clunes safety culture and OSHA standards to enforce a safe work environment and attend safety meetings.


What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

  • 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
  • Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
  • Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
  • Fitness Program
  • Pet Insurance


Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements:

  • Critical thinker, problem solver and can make independent decisions.

  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune, trade partners, designers and clients.

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

  • Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, internally and externally.

  • Growing understanding of trade delineation.

  • Understanding of how to read drawings and specs.

  • Understanding of how to read construction schedules and how they are built.

  • Ability to work and thrive in team environments.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience required.

  • 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects.

  • Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods a plus.

  • Completion of basic budget training.

  • Strong computer skills needed.

Range: $80,000 - $110,000

The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.

All candidates must provide a resume.

About Clune Construction

Clune Construction is a construction and engineering company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for commercial and institutional clients. The company's projects include office buildings, data centers, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Clune Construction has offices in several major cities across the United States. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Clune Construction
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1979

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