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Assistant Project Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Francis Construction Group is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy Assistant Project Manager with an architectural background to support our Senior Project Managers, Estimating Department, and Operations Team throughou…

Skills: Construction Document Interpretation, Shop Drawing Review, Bid Package Development, Trade Scope Sheets, RFI Coordination

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Field / Project Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior

Benefits: Health insurance The Field / Project Engineer will serve as both a field and project engineer, working closely with project managers, superintendents, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed safely…

Skills: Field Engineering, Project Coordination, Quality Control, OSHA Compliance, Preventive Maintenance

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Assistant Project Manager

Francis Construction Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 10d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Support Senior Project Managers and the Estimating Department through preconstruction and construction phases of commercial projects. Responsibilities include managing RFIs, submittals, bid packages, and bridging design intent with construction execution.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in commercial construction or architecture with strong skills in reading construction drawings.

Full job description

Francis Construction Group is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy Assistant Project Manager with an architectural background to support our Senior Project Managers, Estimating Department, and Operations Team throughout the preconstruction and construction phases of commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has strong experience interpreting construction documents, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, developing bid packages, and supporting project execution from design through closeout. This individual will play a critical role in bridging design intent with construction while helping streamline processes and improve overall project efficiency.

This position is ideal for someone looking to grow into a Project Manager role while working alongside experienced construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction

  • Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings to develop comprehensive trade scope sheets.
  • Assist estimators by preparing bid packages and scope narratives.
  • Solicit subcontractor pricing and track bid invitations.
  • Review subcontractor proposals to ensure all project scope has been captured.
  • Identify scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, and inconsistencies before bid submission.
  • Prepare bid comparison spreadsheets and leveling analyses.
  • Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.
Project Management Support

  • Support two Senior Project Managers with day-to-day project administration.
  • Coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, samples, and material approvals.
  • Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents before submitting for design team review.
  • Track procurement schedules and long-lead materials.
  • Maintain project logs including:
    • RFI Log
    • Submittal Log
    • Change Order Log
    • Drawing Revision Log
    • Procurement Log
  • Assist in preparing owner pay applications, subcontractor pay requests, and change orders.
  • Attend project meetings and document meeting minutes.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
Technical & Administrative Support

  • Serve as a technology resource for the project management team, helping improve workflows and supporting senior staff with software and digital project tools.
  • Organize electronic project files and maintain document control.
  • Assist with scheduling and project reporting.
  • Develop spreadsheets, reports, and project tracking dashboards.
  • Support implementation and utilization of construction management software.
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial construction or architecture.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Experience reviewing:
    • Shop Drawings
    • Submittals
    • Product Data
    • RFIs
  • Experience developing trade scope sheets from construction documents.
  • Ability to evaluate subcontractor proposals and verify complete project coverage.
  • Strong understanding of CSI Divisions and commercial construction practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Related keywords

Commercial ConstructionArchitecturePreconstructionShop DrawingsSubmittalsRFIsCSI DivisionsBid PackagesTrade Scope SheetsValue EngineeringConstructabilityProcurementProject Management SoftwareDocument ControlMEP DrawingsStructural Drawings

About Francis Construction Group

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Industry
Construction
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
508

Francis Construction Group was founded in 2019 with the mission of providing premier self-performance services in the areas of general contracting, excavation, site demolition, water and sewer work, along with select demolition, metal studs and drywall. With this wide array of self-performance work, FCG is uniquely positioned to provide opportunities to the minority community through union apprenticeship programs and employment. We are a construction company that is committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients while helping those in need. Our passion for our work is rivaled only by our passion to help our community.

Offices: 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US

ExcavationSelect DemolitionConcrete Foundations and StructuresRough CarpentryMetal StudsDrywalland Water & Sewer WorkIndustrial EngineeringConstructionCommercial Real Estate
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About Francis Construction Group

LinkedInVisit site

Digging deep to build stronger communities and lasting relationships.

Industry
Construction
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
508

Francis Construction Group was founded in 2019 with the mission of providing premier self-performance services in the areas of general contracting, excavation, site demolition, water and sewer work, along with select demolition, metal studs and drywall. With this wide array of self-performance work, FCG is uniquely positioned to provide opportunities to the minority community through union apprenticeship programs and employment. We are a construction company that is committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients while helping those in need. Our passion for our work is rivaled only by our passion to help our community.

Offices: 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US

ExcavationSelect DemolitionConcrete Foundations and StructuresRough CarpentryMetal StudsDrywalland Water & Sewer WorkIndustrial EngineeringConstructionCommercial Real Estate
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