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This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional looking to develop their project management skills and gain exposure to all phases of commercial construction.The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with Project Managers and support the day-to-day administrative and operational responsibilities of active construction projects, helping ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and properly documented.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Project Managers with the coordination and administration of commercial construction projects.Review and track subcontractor submittals, RFIs, transmittals, and related project documentation.Maintain project logs, including submittals, RFIs, communication, change orders, and transmittals.Assist with subcontractor contracts, purchase orders, and change order processing.Support the preparation of owner change orders and related documentation.Prepare meeting minutes, weekly project reports, and other project correspondence.Maintain project directories and ensure accurate organization of project documents.Review field reports, jobsite photos, and daily logs.Assist with project closeout activities and compile required documentation for clients and internal teams.Coordinate with field personnel, subcontractors, and internal project teams as needed.Travel to jobsites as required.Qualifications1–3 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with a general contractor.Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate project documentation.Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow within a project management team.Prior exposure to construction project management processes is preferred.Compensation & BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance.Life and short/long-term disability insurance.Paid time off.401(k) with company match.Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site in Crystal Lake, IL.","company":"Navigate Search","rawCompany":"navigate search","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-13T11:33:28.549Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"47-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-construction-trades-and-extraction-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"236210","title":"Industrial Building Construction","slug":"industrial-building-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Project Manager","description":"About the OpportunityA growing commercial general contractor with projects across 30 states is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to its team in Crystal Lake, IL. 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