About this opportunity
Spencer Ogden lists this Assistant Construction Manager opportunity in township of kankakee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
️ Lead Assistant Construction Manager – Biopharma & Life Sciences
Kankakee, IL
Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Lead Assistant Construction Manager to support a large-scale, multi-building GMP pharmaceutical project in Kankakee, IL.
This role will work closely with the Construction Manager, subcontractors, project teams, and field personnel to help coordinate daily construction activities and keep the project moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background and experience working in biopharma, life sciences, cleanroom, high-containment, or other complex construction environments.
What You’ll Be Doing
Support the Construction Manager with daily field operations and subcontractor coordination.
Coordinate scheduling, logistics, manpower, materials, and other resources to help maintain project milestones.
Manage and track project documentation including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, progress reports, and project records.
Monitor construction activities and support QA/QC efforts to ensure work follows drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
Participate in site safety efforts, including toolbox talks, safety audits, and enforcement of project safety expectations.
Coordinate with procurement and field teams to ensure materials and resources are available when needed.
Help facilitate communication between subcontractors, field teams, and project management.
Identify potential schedule, quality, or coordination issues and work with the team to develop solutions.
What We’re Looking For
3–5+ years of construction experience
Experience in biopharma, pharmaceutical, life sciences, cleanroom, high-containment, or complex industrial construction preferred
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
Experience coordinating subcontractors and field construction activities
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project is a plus
OSHA 30 preferred
Familiarity with GMP, HVAC, process piping, or electrical distribution is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent construction experience
If you have a construction background and are interested in working on a large-scale pharmaceutical project, we’d love to hear from you.
Worksite address
township of kankakee, IL, 60901, US
Who can apply
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