Assistant Project Manager-Consuction

Company Description Clarion Construction, Inc. is a Specialty General Contractor focused on commercial and industrial improvements, offering both Design-Build and Construction Management services. The company combines a detailed, organized management approach with skilled in-house union trades, including carpentry, drywall, painting, and glass. This integrated model allows Clarion to maintain quality, schedule, and cost control throughout each project. Team members collaborate closely with clients, providing reliable support for planning, budgeting, and execution of construction projects.

Role Description The Assistant Project Manager – Construction is a full-time, on-site role based in Lombard, IL. This position supports project managers in coordinating construction activities, tracking schedules, and assisting with budget and cost documentation. Daily responsibilities include managing submittals and RFIs, supporting procurement and expediting of materials, and coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to keep projects on track. The role also involves maintaining project documentation, assisting with quality and safety compliance, and communicating project updates to internal teams and clients. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with field and office staff to help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within scope.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in expediting and expeditor coordination to manage timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Candidates should possess project management skills, including planning, scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Candidates should possess inspection-related skills, supporting site inspections, quality checks, and compliance with codes and standards.
• Candidates should possess logistics management skills to assist with material flow, site deliveries, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
• Relevant skills such as familiarity with commercial/industrial construction, basic estimating and budgeting, and use of construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, or similar) are beneficial.
• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with diverse teams, are required.