Assistant Project Manager

Cumming Group

$71K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management.
  • Ability to read blueprints and understand project documentation.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in various aspects of project management, including reviews and scheduling.
  • Participate in the Addenda and Bid process.
  • Conduct pre-bid and job start meetings under supervision.
  • Monitor contract compliance and report issues to the Project Manager.
  • Facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager assists the project management team by coordinating, organizing, and tracking all project documentation and coordinating/facilitating project meetings as well as supports project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, and planning.

This role is on-site in Aurora, IL and will be managing tenant, access, and fit out in operating data hall for a data center client.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist the project management team with various parts of the project such as constructability review, value engineering, pay app reviews, schedule development, FF&E program development and execution.
  • Assist in formulating the design, bid, and project phase of scheduling.
  • Assist in the Addenda and Bid process.
  • Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct pre-bid and job start meetings.
  • Monitor contract compliance and report concerns to Project Manager.
  • Under the supervision of Project Manager, facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
  • Oversee approvals from applicable government agencies are received and documented.
  • Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct close out activities and assist with building occupancy.
  • Prepares field reporting for review by Project Manager.
  • Perform QA/QC process.
  • Review change orders for completeness and conformance to company and client standards.
  • Review RFIs/Submittals for completeness before distribution to design team.
  • Provide basic CPM scheduling and budget management.
  • Review and maintain As Built drawings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance at work during normal business hours.


Knowledge & Skills Required:
  • Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how project documentation impacts the project flow.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement and logical decision-making skills.
  • Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
  • Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
  • Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
  • Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
  • Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
  • Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
  • Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
  • Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.


Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field

Experience: 3+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management

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The salary range for this full-time role is $71,900.00-$95,900.01 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

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