About this opportunity
Ventana lists this Assistant Project Manager opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ventana designs, supplies, and installs high-performing curtain wall façade systems. By working closely with the design team, we can ensure a competitively priced façade that is water and air-tight and allows for optimal thermal control of the interior space. Traditionally, the façade is one of the major risk factors on any building, and the team at Ventana has a proven history of taking the risk and delivering superior façade systems that guarantee long-term performance.
The Role We Want You For
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide support to the project staff to ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion. These phases include: scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost reporting, preparation of subcontracts, the handling of owner coordination, construction quality oversight, and project closeout.
The Specifics of the Role
Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan.
Assist Superintendent in the management of subcontractors.
Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract.
Oversee the submittal, change order, and pay request process.
Assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Report.
Contribute to the analyzing and forecast of quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
Monitor and record training of all staff personnel.
Monitor project labor.
Report and track equipment needs.
Assist preconstruction services in bidding projects.
Implement applicable safety, EEO and Aff irmative Action programs.
Participate in the project’s quality process.
Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
0 to 5 years of experience.
General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.
Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work is a plus.
Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency.
Successful internships or Project Engineering experience on projects of at least 5 million dollars (design build preferred) is a plus.
Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.
Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
Why Ventana and Clayco?
2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 +/- annually, based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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