Assistant Project Manager Job at Ventana, Chicago, IL

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  • Ventana
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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!

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Internship, Flexible hours,

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