Assistant Project Manager

Clayco

Assistant Project Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us

    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 Affirmative 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 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
    • 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!