Assistant Project Manager - Retail Construction

apartmentMichael Page placeRosemont calendar_month5/4/26

About Our Client

This well-established, mid-sized General Contractor has been delivering retail projects across the Chicagoland market for over two decades and is entering a significant growth phase backed by a strong 2026-2027 retail pipeline. The firm is known for its collaborative team environment, repeat national and regional retail clients, and clear pathways for advancement across the organization.

Job Description

Our Assistant Project Manager will:

Assist Project Managers through preconstruction, subcontractor buyout, and active retail project delivery
Oversee RFIs, submittals, meeting documentation, change logs, and closeout tracking
Partner with Superintendents and trade partners to keep retail build-outs and remodels on schedule
Support budget management through cost tracking, pay applications, and financial forecasting
Coordinate long-lead materials, vendor deliveries, and maintain organized project documentation
Uphold brand and quality standards while proactively resolving field issues and supporting on-site coordination

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Ideal Assistant Project Manager will have:

2-5 years of experience within retail or commercial construction environments
Solid knowledge of construction workflows, trade sequencing, and project documentation protocols
Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent tasks and meet tight retail-driven deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across field teams, vendors, and ownership groups
Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, and comparable construction management platforms

What's on Offer

We are offering:

Competitive base compensation in the $100K-$115K range
Annual performance-based bonus structure
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company contribution
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Clear trajectory toward a Project Manager role within the retail construction division

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