Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Project Manager – Capital Improvement Program to support a multi-billion-dollar airport capital redevelopment program. The redevelopment involves constructing a new facility in place of existing terminal and concourses at O’Hare International Airport, which will remain operational during the construction phase.

Responsibilities

• Manage the appointed consultants' design team
• Partner with client representatives
• Manage client's contractors
• Support the Project Manager with stakeholder coordination, interface management, design and construction oversight, value engineering, reporting, problem solving, risk assessments, preparation of presentation materials, and day-to-day project and technical management
• Prepare project details in various phases
• Provide technical support to the Project Manager with design project delivery methods, contract packages, and project execution plans
• Interface projects with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team
• Aid in the design of multi-discipline projects
• Assist with the technical review of design and construction documents
• Develop the project schedule and design and soft costs
• Prepare Task Order Service Request documentation for assigned projects
• Support resolution or responses to Requests for Information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
• 4+ years’ experience as an Assistant Project Manager at an Architecture, Engineering, Environmental, or Construction organization
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager on projects with a minimum construction value of $50 million
• Related design and construction project management experience with building projects, both renovation and new construction
• Working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building, and client relationship building
• Ability to work onsite full time at O’Hare International Airport with the program management team

Qualifications

• Experience leading vertical design and construction projects
• Experience working on Aviation project management teams
• Experience working on alternate delivery contracts
• PMP, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management proficiency
• Technical expertise in building systems and technology
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company stock purchase option
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock options

Pay

$92,000.00 to $135,000.00 base salary range

Schedule

Full-time onsite at O’Hare International Airport