Assistant Project Manager

The Assistant Project Manager will oversee retail and restaurant projects, managing client relationships from the initial assessment of needs through design concept presentations and final project delivery. This role ensures a positive client experience by collaborating with design and technical teams to define and understand project scope.

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall client relationship to ensure a positive experience.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to understand project scope.
• Present and work with clients on approved projects.
• Establish and ensure adherence to set budgets.
• Inform Senior Project Manager, Project Director, or client of any budget variances and make appropriate modifications.
• Manage collections for assigned projects and inform Finance Manager of any issues with timely collections.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Assign tasks, oversee work, and provide feedback to staff assigned to projects.

Essential Skills:

• 2-5 years of Construction Project Management experience.
• Experience in commercial projects, preferably retail/restaurant.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Building Connected, Procore, Microsoft Project.
• Experience in writing and negotiating contracts for services, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage and lead team members internally and externally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in retail construction.
• Understanding of construction management.

Work Environment:

The position is based in-office five days a week, with occasional site visits. The office is newly renovated, located in North Chicago near O'Hare, and houses about 10-15 employees. The company boasts a tight-knit culture and offers the opportunity to take on new roles and expand business. There is also an opportunity to work with one of the top general contractors in the Chicagoland area.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.26/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.