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Assistant Project Manager - Construction

ForUs Contracting Inc
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Waukegan, IL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Construction Project Manager will manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance for federal government construction projects.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in construction project coordination, particularly in government contracting.
  • The role requires knowledge of federal contracting procedures and strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in project management software is essential, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatory with equivalent experience.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position emphasizes the importance of being a USA citizen and may favor those with OSHA 30 certification.
Position Summary:
As the Assistant Construction Project Manager, you will play a vital role in managing project schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance requirements for federal government construction projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, subcontractors, procurement, and government agencies to ensure smooth and successful project execution from pre-construction through close-out.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Controls
  •  Project schedules 
  •  3-week look-ahead schedules 
  •  Action item logs 
  •  Deliverable tracking 
  •  Procurement tracking 
  •  Project dashboards 
  •  Risk tracking 
RFI & Submittal Management
  •  Authoring RFIs 
  •  Managing submittal logs 
  •  Shop drawings 
  •  Product data 
  •  Samples 
  •  Technical coordination 
  •  Tracking approvals and resubmittals
DFOWs (Definable Features of Work)
Three-Phase Control
  •  Preparatory Meetings 
  •  Initial Inspections 
  •  Follow-Up Inspections 
Manage Field Reporting 
  • QC Plans 
  • Daily QC Reports  
  • Deficiency logs 
  • Closeout documentation

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, with a strong focus on government contracting
  • USA Citizen

  • Knowledge of federal contracting procedures (FAR, DFARS) and public works compliance

  • Familiarity with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and other reporting requirements

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Proficiency in project management software

  • Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred (but not required with equivalent experience)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • OSHA 30 certification



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