Entry Level Construction Manager

Actalent • Tinley Park, IL • 1d ago

Job Title: Assistant Construction Manager

Job Description

As an Assistant Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the onsite management of small retail and commercial remodels. This position involves ensuring safety enforcement, performing safety audits, creating project schedules, and coordinating with subcontractors on a daily basis. You will also be handling submittals, change orders, RFIs, and other related documents, as well as reading blueprints, drawings, and site layouts according to specifications. Additionally, you will propose bids, determine the costs of labor and materials for projects, attend client meetings, and coordinate with clients onsite. Daily responsibilities include job-site clean-up and ensuring the site is set up for operation the next day, as well as securing and locking up the site at the end of each shift. Occasional use of basic hand and power tools is required.

Responsibilities

Manage onsite activities for small retail and commercial remodels.

Enforce safety measures and conduct safety audits.

Create project schedules and coordinate with subcontractors daily.

Handle submittals, change orders, and RFIs.

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and site layouts.

Propose bids and determine project costs.

Attend and coordinate client meetings onsite.

Ensure daily job-site clean-up and readiness for the next day's operations.

Secure and lock up the site before shift completion.

Use basic hand and power tools occasionally.

Essential Skills

Experience in construction management and site construction.

Ability to manage subcontractors effectively.

At least internship-level experience in Construction Management.

Hands-on experience with carpentry, interiors, and labor work.

Proficiency in daily reporting and documentation through software.

Knowledge of job site safety, construction engineering, and construction codes.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; Associate's degree minimum requirement.

Internship to 3 years of experience with a general contractor or related construction experience.

Hands-on attitude and ability to work with hands.

Ability to travel around the Chicagoland area for projects.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.85/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tinley Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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