CareerPlan

Assistant Construction Manager - Program Management (Chicago)

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$120k–$175k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-09

Core

Assist Construction and Program Managers with day-to-day management of safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, and field activities for EPC projects.

Role type

Assistant Construction Manager (Program Management)

Builds

EPC projects, construction management ventures, and program management initiatives

Domain

Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Aviation, Commercial Building

Required skills

Project management, contract administration, cost control, scheduling, safety compliance, procurement, stakeholder communication, risk management, documentation control, labor cost analysis

Preferred skills

Document control software, project management software, industry-specific experience (aviation, energy, oil & gas), accounting principles, driving

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), project management software, scheduling software, cost control software

Responsibilities

Manage project safety, quality, schedule, and cost control; coordinate project execution plans and procurement; negotiate and execute contracts; prepare RFPs and support bid processes; report project status and risks to stakeholders; manage project documentation and closeout; analyze labor and equipment costs; verify insurance and licensures; conduct safety and quality audits.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC