GMA Construction Group

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will support our Project Manager, and other departments as needed, to deliver projects on schedule, within the budget and to the quality of workmanship specified.

  • Company: GMA Construction Group
  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Date: 8/7/2025
  • Industry: Construction

Job Responsibilities

Project planning and scheduling:

– Assists Project Manager with project planning, scheduling, and coordination

Site Management:

– Monitors construction progress ensures compliance with safety regulations and resolves any field issues that arise during construction.

– Supports the resolution process related to labor disputes, material deliveries, and contract administration.

– Manages construction equipment.

Subcontractor Management:

– Helps manage critical subcontractors.

– Maintains and develops relationships with the subcontractor community.

Task management:

– Assigns tasks to team members, tracks progress, and monitors deadlines.

Communication:

– Facilitates communication between project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.

Administrative support:

– Manages project documentation, creates reports, schedules meetings, and handles invoices.

Data analysis:

– Analyzes project data to identify trends and potential issues

Risk management:

– Identifies potential risks and developes mitigation strategies

Quality Control:

– Implements quality assurance procedures, inspects materials and workmanship, and ensures the project meets quality standards.

– Supports safety and quality control management

Training and Education

Excellent communication skills: Both verbal and written, to effectively interact with diverse teams

Strong organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Attention to detail: To ensure accuracy in project documentation and reporting

Problem-solving skills: Identifying and resolving project issues promptly

Proficiency in project management software: Such as MS Project, ProCore, Asana, or similar tools

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

**Please Note: These are the minimum standards of expectations for the role above. While this list should be used as a reference, it may not be inclusive of all role-specific expectations.